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What is SAQ C-VT?

SAQ C-VT is intended for certain merchants that manually enter one transaction at a time into a hosted internet virtual terminal and do not store account data on computer systems.

Why it matters

Call-center integrations, automation or storage can change the route.

What to confirm

How data is entered
Who hosts the virtual terminal
Data in files, email or systems

Official PCI DSS documentation · PCI DSS v4.0.1 · reviewed 2026-07-31

This content is informational and is not legal advice. The applicable route and validation method depend on the operation and requesting party.

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