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What is SAQ P2PE?

SAQ P2PE applies to certain merchants processing account data only through a PCI SSC-listed validated P2PE solution, without access to clear-text account data on their systems.

Why it matters

Commercial encryption or a secure terminal is not automatically validated P2PE.

What to confirm

Exact P2PE solution
PCI SSC listing
Covered devices, processes and channels

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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