Fast-approaching life cycle dates for EFTPOS devices
19 Apr 2024
PCI 3.x sunset date As previously announced, the PCI 3.x sunset date is 30 June 2024. Any PCI 3.x devices still connected to the EFTPOS switching network after 30 June 2024 will be disconnected.
This means there are just over two months to go until PCI 3.x models can no longer be used by merchants to process transactions.
There should now be an urgent focus on replacing any PCI 3.x devices remaining in market as the industry heads into its final push to meet this deadline.
We’re continuing to work closely with our acquiring participants to monitor the number of PCI 3.x devices being replaced monthly and we’re thankful to all organisations contributing to this important hardware upgrade programme across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Next week Payments NZ will be issuing a media release to remind merchants of the approaching sunset date.
PCI 4.x no new connections date
This is a final reminder to the industry that the ‘no new connections’ date for PCI 4.x devices is the end of this month on 30 April 2024.
After this date, PCI 4.x devices cannot be connected to the EFTPOS switching network.
The sunset date for PCI 4.x devices is set at 30 April 2026.
More details about the PCI 3.x sunset and PCI 4.x no new connections dates are available on our website.
Why do we have a device life cycle framework?
Our Consumer Electronic Clearing System governs how EFTPOS payments are processed in Aotearoa. As part of this process, we maintain a device life cycle framework that ensures any EFTPOS device being used is modern and secure enough to protect sensitive card data from unauthorised use.
Our framework is based on the international PCI PIN Transaction Security Point of Interaction Standard.