Most business owners have heard of PCI compliance, but not everyone knows exactly what it means — or the risks of ignoring it. In this video, we break down PCI DSS compliance in simple terms so you can understand what it is, why it matters, and how to protect your customers’ card data. You’ll learn the PCI compliance checklist, the four levels of compliance, and the costs involved, along with the potential penalties for noncompliance — which can range from hefty fines to losing the ability to accept card payments. We also explain the different PCI standards (like PCI PTS, MPoC, SPoC, and 3DS) and how Square makes PCI compliance effortless, with secure end-to-end encryption and no extra fees. Whether you run a small business or manage high-volume transactions, this guide covers everything you need to keep payments secure and stay compliant. Read more about PCI compliance and payment security ➡️ https://squareup.com/us/en/the-bottom-line/operating-your-business/pci-compliance #PCIcomplicance #PCIDSS #paymentsecurity #datasecuritystandards #Paymentprocessing #smallbusiness #PCI #Paymentcarddatasecuritystandard #PCIDSScompliance 0:00 Intro 0:27 What is PCI Compliance? 0:58 Who Needs to be PCI Compliant? 1:26 PCI Compliance Levels 2:00 What Does PCI Compliance Actually Require? 3:00 What Data Needs Protection? 3:49 What Does PCI Compliance Cost? 4:40 What Happens if You're Not Compliant? Connect with us ⤵️ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/square Instagram: https://instagram.com/square TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@square X: https://x.com/square Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/SquareOfficial/ Web: https://squareup.com/

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