Your merchant level will determine how stringent your pci compliance programs must be. [substeps] A level 1 merchant processes over 6 million visa transactions per year or is designated level 1 by the visa company.
[header] How to become pci compliant [title] Confirm your merchant level. [step] The first step is to discuss and verify your merchant level with the bank or clearinghouse that handles your credit card transactions. Merchants are divided into four categories based on visa card transaction over 12 months.