PCI DSS v4.0 Certification Cost in India (2026)

PCI DSS v4.0 is priced on request. Scope varies too much by headcount, sites, systems and audit body for a public range — send the form or call and you get one fixed, all-inclusive quote within 24 hours. What drives the price is listed below.

What drives the cost

• Merchant/service-provider level and SAQ type
• CDE size and segmentation
• QSA fees for Level 1
• Tooling: logging, FIM, vulnerability management

Costs people forget

• Surveillance audits in year 2 and 3 (about 30% of the initial all-inclusive price each)
• Calibration of measuring equipment and lab testing where the standard requires it
• Infrastructure fixes found in the gap assessment (signage, storage, PPE, flooring)
• Auditor travel for plants outside metro cities
• Staff time for training and internal audit (plan 2–4 person-days)

Frequently asked questions

What is the total cost of PCI DSS v4.0 certification for a small company?

PCI DSS v4.0 is scoped individually — headcount, sites, systems and the certification or audit body set the price. We give a fixed all-inclusive quote within 24 hours of a scoping call.

Are there recurring costs?

Yes. Surveillance audits in year 2 and year 3 cost about 60% of the initial certification-body fee each; recertification in year 3 is roughly the initial fee again.

Is there a government subsidy?

MSME units may claim reimbursement of ISO certification cost under the MSME ISO/HACCP scheme (up to 75% of the fee, capped) where the scheme is active in the state. We help with the paperwork.

Why are some providers quoting ₹5,000?

Those are unaccredited certificate mills. The certificate is not recognised by IAF, tenders or OEMs, and is often rejected outright.

Prices reviewed October 2026 by Sahil Dubey, CISA, PraxisQ Consulting LLP. Back to PCI DSS v4.0 certification →