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PCI Compliance Overview
The importance of PCI compliance
Maintaining the security of your transaction data is of the utmost importance. That’s why all Merchants, Service Providers, and Agents that process, store or transmit cardholder data on the Discover® network are required to be PCI-compliant.
Maintaining the security of your transaction data is of the utmost importance. That’s why all Merchants, Service Providers, and Agents that process, store or transmit cardholder data on the Discover® network are required to be PCI-compliant.
Ensure the safety of customer data through PCI compliance
To report a data compromise or breach, call 1-800-347-3083.
Merchants that accept Discover® Global Network:
Acquirers that process Discover transactions:
Discover Information Security & Compliance (DISC) Program
The Discover Information Security & Compliance (DISC) program helps you promote compliance and meet the Payment Card Industry (PCI) security standards, which helps safeguard cardholder data and limit data compromises.
PCI compliance resources
Explore a wide range of resources to help Merchants, Acquirers and Service Providers maintain PCI compliance.
Acquirer Compliance
Familiarize yourself with the compliance process and reporting requirements.
Card Production Vendor Compliance
Understand the compliance process and reporting requirements.
Service Provider Compliance
Determine your Service Provider Level, as well as your validation and reporting requirements.
Identify Your Merchant Level
Identify your Merchant Level, so you can determine your compliance validation and reporting requirements.
Validation & Reporting Requirements
Find out your unique validation and reporting requirements based on your Merchant Level.
PCI DSS Compliance Assessment
Perform a PCI DSS compliance assessment after determining your Merchant or Service Provider Level.
Providing Compliance Documents
Learn how to submit your PCI compliance documentation to Discover via hardcopy or electronically.
Small Merchant Resources
There are small merchant resources available to help educate you on the relevance and importance of PCI compliance.
Explore our assessment tools and training materials
Tools to assist with assessments
Access tools and resources for first-time and experienced users to assist you while performing your PCI DSS assessment.
PCI compliance and training
Browse our educational and training materials to help you understand the compliance assessment process and your role in it.
Contact our Data Security team
To report a data compromise or cardholder breach, call 1-800-347-3083. Or contact us for any compliance-related questions.