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PCI DSS Compliance UAE

PCI DSS v4.0 Compliance for UAE Fintech, Banks & Payment Processors

Praxis-Q delivers PCI DSS v4.0 compliance for UAE-based fintech companies, banks, payment aggregators, and e-commerce merchants. Our PCI team covers all SAQ types and merchant levels - aligned to UAE Central Bank regulations and international card scheme requirements.

At a Glance

StandardPCI DSS v4.0
DeliveryWeeks
MarketUAE
Aligned toUAE Central Bank

PCI DSS UAE

PCI DSS Compliance UAE

PCI DSS v4.0 Compliance for UAE Fintech, Banks & Payment Processors

The Problem

If you touch card data, a single breach means fines, forced forensics, and losing the right to process payments. Most merchants fail their first assessment on scoping alone.

What We Do

  • UAE Scoping
  • Gap Assessment
  • Remediation
  • SAQ / ROC
  • AOC

What You Get

  • PCI DSS v4.0 assessment (QSA partner) - all SAQ types
  • UAE Central Bank payment security alignment
  • DIFC and ADGM fintech compliance
  • ROC and AOC via QSA partner; SAQ completion
  • Visa/Mastercard/Amex UAE requirements
  • E-commerce and payment aggregator scope
  • Remediation support and re-testing
  • fast-track delivery in weeks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PCI DSS mandatory for UAE payment companies?
Yes. Any entity in the UAE processing, storing, or transmitting Visa, Mastercard, or Amex card data must comply with PCI DSS. The UAE Central Bank's Payment Systems Regulation and acquiring bank agreements require PCI DSS compliance as a condition of processing card payments.
What PCI DSS level applies to UAE e-commerce companies?
UAE e-commerce merchants are categorized by annual transaction volume - Level 1 (6M+ transactions, requires full ROC with QSA), Level 2 (1M-6M, SAQ D), Level 3 (20K-1M e-commerce, SAQ C), Level 4 (under 20K, SAQ A or SAQ A-EP). Praxis-Q handles all levels.
Can a DIFC fintech company use Praxis-Q for PCI DSS?
Yes. We serve DIFC-regulated fintech companies and provide PCI DSS assessments that satisfy both card scheme requirements and DIFC Data Protection Law obligations simultaneously.

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Free gap analysis · Proposal in 24hrs · Delivery in weeks