Online SAQ Submission Tool

The Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) was developed by the PCI Security Standards Council as a tool to help merchants review and ultimately validate their compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Since the standard was developed in 2006, all merchants that process, store, or transmit cardholder data must adhere to the requirements detailed in the PCI DSS. To ensure compliance with these requirements, merchants that are not required to undergo an on-site audit must validate compliance by completing an annual SAQ.

There are multiple versions of the SAQ to meet various payment processing scenarios (please see the table below for a description of each type). Once completed, the SAQ must be submitted to your acquiring bank/processor after implementing the required action steps to achieve compliance.

Use the SecureConnect PCI Wizard to determine which SAQ form (A, B, C or D) you need to complete!

SAQ Validation Type	Description	SAQ Form
1	Card-not-present (e-commerce or mail/telephone-order) merchants, all cardholder data functions outsourced. This would never apply to face-to-face merchants.	A
2	Imprint-only merchants with no electronic cardholder data storage.	B
3	Stand-alone terminal merchants, no electronic cardholder data storage (Dial-up Connection).	B
4	Merchants with POS systems connected to the Internet, no electronic cardholder data storage (Broadband Connection).	C
5	All other merchants (not included in Types 1-4 above) and all service providers defined by a payment brand as eligible to complete an SAQ.	D

Overview of the SecureConnect Online SAQ Submission Tool

SecureConnect features an online SAQ submission tool as part of its service offerings. Available as part of the PCI packages or as a standalone service, the submission tool is accessible for all SAQ validation types (A, B, C, and D). The online service features a seamless three step process that provides resources and guidance to properly complete the SAQ. Additional features include an archived SAQ history that makes next year’s submission easier, print and electronic submission options, comprehensive instructions and helpful hints throughout the document, and the ability to print a finalized SAQ.

Features of our tool include:

• Easy three step process
• Detailed instructions provided
• Helpful hints supplied throughout the form
• Save drafts to finish later
• View and print finalized SAQ
• Archived SAQ forms make next year’s submission even easier
• Print version or electronic submission available
• You don’t have to use SecureConnect managed services to sign up!

Sign up today!