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As a general rule, approvals for payment terminals validated to the PTS POI (point-of-interaction) Security Requirements expire ten years from the publication date of corresponding Security Requirements. A high-level summary of expiry dates for each version of the PTS POI Security Requirements is provided below. Full details can be found in the PTS Device Testing and Approval Program Guide, located under the PTS tab in the Documents Library.

Whether or not the purchase and use of devices is acceptable beyond their approval expiry date is determined by the individual payment brands. Entities should contact their acquirer or payment brand about the use of devices with expired approvals. Contact details for the payment brands can be found in FAQ #1142.

For more information about the use of PTS devices with expired approvals, refer to FAQ 1302How does use of an expired PTS device affect my PCI DSS compliance?