The SMB merchant must complete the following steps to become PCI compliant:
- Determine which Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) your business should use to validate compliance.
- Complete the SAQ per the instructions.
- Complete and obtain evidence of a passing vulnerability scan with a PCI SSC Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV).
- Complete the relevant Attestation of Compliance in its entirety.
- Submit the SAQ, evidence of a passing scan (if applicable), and the Attestation of Compliance.