Principal Participating Organization
Have a Seat at the Table
Shape the future of payment security standards by becoming a 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 Technology Guidance Group (TGG)
- Exclusive, Principal Member-only events
- Priority access to a seat on the Board of Advisors (26 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 PCI SSC events and webinars
- Access to a wide range of exclusive online resources, including newsletters, and portal
- Exclusive access to the PCI Quarterly Report: Understanding
the Global Landscape - Training Credit: Up to $7,500 value
- Discounts on Select Trainings**
- Priority consideration on Call for Speakers at PCI SSC events
- Discounts 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
*Benefits and discounts subject to change
**Trainings include: ISA, PCIP, and Knowledge Training
Help Drive the Future of Payment Card Security
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. By joining the PCI Security Standards Council as a Principal Participating Organization (PO), you will have a strategic level of leadership, participation, and influence with the Council.
As a Principal PO, your organization will have exclusive access to join theTechnology Guidance Group. This group will meet regularly with the Executive Committee, Council staff, and stakeholders to discuss PCI SSC standards direction, drive technical discussions, and have direct input into Council initiatives.
Technology Guidance Group (TGG)
• Share your knowledge and experience regarding developments and direction in the payments industry
• Provides proactive technical oversight for the Council’s standards and programs
• Opportunity to provide input and comment to Council standards during the drafting process prior to the release of RFC’s
• TGG Subgroups will meet as needed to share insights
Principal Participating Organization Fees
| Revenue Range* | Fee | |
| Above $1B | $50,000 USD | |
| $500M-$999M | $35,000 USD | |
| $100M-$499M | $27,500 USD | |
| <$100M | $20,000 USD |
* Tiered pricing based on organization revenue.
Application Process
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 as a Principal Participating Organization, 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.
It’s easy to join the PCI Security Standards Council.
Want to learn more about becoming a Principal Participating Organization?
Contact us: participation@pcisecuritystandards.org or 781-876-8855, Option 2.