Ways to Participate
Collaboration is at the heart of the Council’s mission to help secure payment data globally. Now there are even more opportunities for participation and collaboration with three levels of involvement: Principal Participating Organizations (POs), Associate Participating Organizations (POs) and Individual Participants.
Participation in the PCI Security Standards Council is open globally to those affiliated with the payment card industry, including merchants, banks, processors, hardware and software developers, and point-of-sale vendors.
Why did 9 of the top 10 Fortune 500 companies join PCI SSC?
New Participation Opportunities
Join our growing community and play an active part in helping secure the future of payments.
For organizations that want a seat at the table, a deeper level of collaboration with the Council on key initiatives as well as access to exclusive, Principal Member-only events.
For individuals who may not be able to join at the organizational level but would like access to selected Council publications, resources, and other benefits.
Participating Organizations Benefits by Level
Application Process
It’s easy to join the PCI Security Standards Council.
STEP 1
Fill out and submit the online application.
STEP 2
Your application will be reviewed once it is received.
STEP 3
Upon your acceptance, you will receive an invoice for the annual membership fee within 2–3 business days. Once your payment is received; all member benefits will be activated.
Want to learn more about participation opportunities?
Contact us: participation@pcisecuritystandards.org or 781-876-8855, Option 2.
Principal Participating Organization
By joining as a Principal Participating Organization, you will be providing your organization with access to exclusive strategy sessions with the Executive Committee, Council staff, and stakeholders to discuss Standards direction, drive technical discussions, and have direct input into Council initiatives.
When it comes to the future of securing payment card data globally, you and your organization have an opportunity to be in the driver’s seat.
Associate Participating Organization
By joining as an Associate Participation Organization your organization will have the opportunity to have their voices heard. Associate POs can attend community meetings, receive exclusive Council communications, and have regular dialogue with key stakeholders.
Note: Existing POs who are happy with their current level of participation will automatically transfer to the Associate PO level on 2 January 2023.
Participating Organization Benefits by Level
Membership Benefits Level
Principal
Associate
Influence and Collaborate
Priority access to a seat on the BoA (24 seats exclusively for Principal POs)
Yes
No
Opportunity to stand for election on the Board of Advisors
Yes
Yes
Exclusive, invitations to strategy sessions with the Executive Committee, Council staff, and stakeholders to discuss PCI SSC standards, drive technical discussions, and have direct input into Council initiatives
Yes
No
Ability to participate in Roadmap Roundtable Group
Yes
No
Ability to participate in Technology Guidance Group
Yes
No
Complimentary passes for each global Community Meeting
Five
Two
Opportunity to join Task Forces
Yes
Yes
Opportunity to nominate, elect and participate in SIGs
Yes
Yes
Opportunity to participate in PCI SSC RFC process
Yes
Yes
Expand Knowledge
Complimentary access to PCI SSC events and webinars
Yes
Yes
Access to a wide range of exclusive online resources, including newsletters and portal
Yes
Yes
Access to PCI Quarterly Report: Understanding the Global Landscape
Yes
Yes
Training
Complimentary PCIP training seat (new trainings)
One
-
Complimentary ISA training seats (new trainings)
Two
-
Complimentary PCI Awareness training seats
Three
Two
Promote
Priority consideration on Call for Speakers at PCI SSC events
Yes
No
Consideration on Call for Speakers at PCI SSC events
No
Yes
Discount on sponsorship and vendor showcase fees
Yes
Yes
Your company logo on the PCI SSC website
Yes
Yes
Company profile on Principal PO website page
Yes
No
Use of "PCI SSC Principal PO" logo for your company website and promotional materials
Yes
No
Use of "PCI SSC Associate PO" logo for your company website and promotional materials
No
Yes
Press release template with quote from Council executive
Yes
Yes
Spotlight blog post featured on PCI Perspectives blog
Yes
No
Company name featured in round-up post featured on PCI Perspectives Blog
No
Yes
Social media promotion
Yes
Yes
*Benefits and discounts subject to change
Principal Participating Organization
By joining as a Principal PO, you will be providing your organization with access to exclusive strategy sessions with the Executive Committee, Council staff, and stakeholders to discuss Standards direction, drive technical discussions, and have direct input into Council initiatives.
Benefits and Opportunities
- Ability to participate in Roadmap Roundtable Group (RRG)
- Ability to participate in Technology Guidance Group (TGG)
- Exclusive, Principal Member-only events
- Priority access to a seat on the Board of Advisors (24 reserved exclusively for Principal POs), providing your company the ability to vote on the approval of new standards and major standard revisions.
- Five complimentary passes for each global Community Meeting
- Opportunity to join Task Forces
- Opportunity to nominate, elect and participate in Special Interest Groups
- Opportunity to participate in PCI SSC RFC process
- Complimentary access to stand-alone PCI SSC events and webinars
- Access to a wide range of exclusive online resources, including newsletters, and portal
- Five complimentary access passes to the Global Content Library, hundreds of hours of video content from our Global Community Events
- One complimentary ISA training seat
- Two complimentary PCIP training seats
- Five complimentary PCI Awareness training seats
- 10% discount on additional training
- Discount to post on PCI SSC job board
- Priority consideration on Call for Speakers at PCI SSC events
- 10% discount on sponsorship and vendor showcase fees
- Company profile on Principal PO website page
- Your company logo on the PCI SSC website
- Use of “PCI SSC Principal PO” logo for your company website and promotional materials
- Press release template with quote from Council executive
- Spotlight blog post featured on PCI Perspectives blog
- Social media promotion
Associate Participating Organization
Associate Participating Organizations have the opportunity to have their voices heard about our standards via the Request for Comment (RFC) process. Additionally, Associate Participating Organizations can attend community meetings, receive exclusive Council communications, such as advance review of drafts of standards and supporting materials, and regular dialogue with key stakeholders.
Benefits and Opportunities
- Opportunity to stand for election on the Board of Advisors, a seat on the BoA provides your company the ability to vote on the approval of new standards and major standard revisions
- Two complimentary passes for each global Community Meeting
- Opportunity to join Task Forces
- Opportunity to nominate, elect and participate in Special Interest Groups
- Opportunity to participate in PCI SSC RFC process
- Complimentary access to stand-alone PCI SSC events and webinars
- Access to a wide range of exclusive online resources, including newsletters, and portal
- Two complimentary access passes to the Global Content Library, hundreds of hours of video content from our Global Community Events
- Two complimentary PCI Awareness training seats
- Discounts on additional training
- Consideration on Call for Speakers at PCI SSC Events
- Discount on sponsorship and vendor showcase fees
- Your company logo on the PCI SSC website
- Use of “PCI SSC Associate PO” logo for your company website and promotional materials
- Company name featured in round-up post on PCI Perspectives Blog
- Social media promotion
Have Questions About Becoming a PCI SSC Participating Organization?
Individual Participant
Individual Participant participation provides individuals who may not be able to join at the organizational level with access to selected Council publications, resources, and other benefits*. This is a great way for individuals who have a strong interest in payment security to gain access to and involvement with the PCI SSC. It also enables the Council to identify key technical experts and invite them to be more actively involved in standards development.
Benefits and Opportunities
- Potential for invitation of industry expert to participate in Board of Advisors and Technical Advisory Board
- Potential for invitation of industry expert to participate in a Task Force or Special Interest Groups
- Discounted ticket for PCI SSC Community Meetings
- Access to a wide range of exclusive online resources, including newsletters, portals, and online content library
- 10% training discount on new PCI Professional Training
- Paid access to other PCI SSC events/webinars/symposiums etc.
*Benefits of being an Individual Participant are for the Individual Participant only—they may not be shared with others, including the Individual Participant’s employer, company, or other organization.
Individual Participant Fees
| Fee | ||
| New Member Fee | $495 USD | |
| Annual Renewal Fee | $495 USD |
What Participating Organizations are Saying
