In September 2025, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) announced an important global change affecting payment terminals. The validity period for PTS POI (PIN Transaction Security – Point of Interaction) version 5 devices has been extended by one year. The previous expiration date was April 30, 2026, but the new deadline is now April 30, 2027.

The decision provides additional time for merchants, device suppliers, and payment system operators who have been facing challenges related to device upgrades and supply chain constraints.

Why Was the Extension Granted?

PCI SSC attributes the extension to global deployment challenges. Post-pandemic component shortages, limited maintenance resources, and complex upgrade projects have slowed down the rollout of new devices: particularly in kiosk-based solutions, ATMs, self-service payment terminals, and embedded systems with complex hardware configurations.

What Does This Mean for Industry Stakeholders?

The extension applies only to already-approved PTS POI v5 devices and does not reopen the approval process for new devices. PCI SSC emphasizes that this is a temporary relief measure during the transition period, not a permanent extension of the standard.

Existing PTS POI v5 listings for device manufacturers will be automatically updated through the end of 2027. PCI SSC has assessed that the additional year does not introduce significant security risks, provided that device support and software updates continue as usual.

Seitatech – Your Partner in a Secure Transition

All payment terminals supplied by Seitatech are PCI PTS–certified, ensuring secure PIN entry, encrypted data transmission, robust key management, and protection against both physical and logical tampering. For Seitatech, certification is not just about compliance — it represents a continuous commitment to advancing payment security and maintaining the highest industry standards.

Get in touch with Seitatech and let’s build the future of secure payment terminal environments together.