As explained in the P2PE Program Guide, PA-DSS and P2PE are distinct PCI standards with separate requirements and programs, and validation against one of these standards does not imply or result in any validation against the other standard. The P2PE Standard does not require applications used in a P2PE solution to be validated to PA-DSS. If an application is intended to be used in a P2PE solution, it must be validated to Domain 2 of the P2PE Standard and included on the Council’s list of Validated P2PE Applications.

The same application may or may not also be eligible for validation under PA-DSS as a payment application. In order to be validated to PA-DSS, eligible payment applications would need to undergo a separate PA-DSS assessment and be accepted for inclusion on the Council’s list of Validated Payment Applications. Whether an entity is required to use a PA-DSS validated application is determined by individual payment brand mandates, and not by PCI SSC. For information about payment brand requirements for use of PA-DSS validated applications, please contact the payment brands directly. Payment brand contact details can be found in FAQ #1142: How do I contact the payment card brands?