Glossary · Avoidable fees

PCI non-compliance fee

Charged when a merchant hasn't completed its annual questionnaire.

What it is

A PCI non-compliance fee is a monthly penalty processors charge when they don't have your current PCI self-assessment on file.

What it costs you

These fees commonly run $20 to $100 a month per MID and continue until you file.

What to do about it

  1. Complete the self-assessment questionnaire
  2. Confirm the processor received it
  3. Request a credit for past months

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