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FAQ #1322 Published

What are the expiry dates for PTS POI device approvals?

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 PCI PTS Device Testing and Approval Program Guide, located in the Document 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 How do I contact the payment card brands?.

PCI PTS POI Security Requirements Expiry date of PTS Approval
Version 5.x April 2026
Version 4.x April 2023
Version 3.x April 2020
Version 2.x Expired April 2017
Version 1.x Expired April 2014

For more information about the use of PTS devices with expired approvals, refer to FAQ #1302 How does use of an expired PTS device affect my PCI DSS compliance? And FAQ #1434 How do PCI PTS-approved POI device expiry dates affect a PCI-listed P2PE solution?

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