Free guide · PCI DSS v4.0.1

PCI DSS v4.0.1 Readiness Guide

The 12 requirements, the changes that became mandatory in 2025, and how to shrink your scope.

  • How to shrink scope before you start
  • The 12 requirements on one page
  • The v4 items that became mandatory in 2025

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What's inside

3 sections, built to be used, not just read

Scope first

5 items to check, with plain-English explanations.

The 12 requirements

12 items to check, with plain-English explanations.

Now-mandatory v4 items to check

7 items to check, with plain-English explanations.

Common SAQ types

A quick reference table you can share with your team.

Your next 30 days

A short action plan so the guide turns into progress.

Who it's for

Built for

  • Merchants that take cards online or in person
  • Service providers that store, process or send card data
  • Teams preparing for an SAQ or a QSA assessment

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