Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard

PCI DSS governs the handling of payment card data. AI vendors serving fintech, retail, and payment processors often need to demonstrate PCI DSS alignment when their platforms touch cardholder data or are integrated with payment flows.

This is an attestation a vendor obtains for its own operations — it is distinct from the AI-specific obligations the vendor’s tooling can help you meet. Vendors hold this certification or they don’t; we don’t use partial-coverage tiers here.