Overview
MCC 2741 covers miscellaneous publishing and printing operations, including book publishers, periodical publishers, newspaper publishers, and commercial printing firms. This code applies to merchants whose primary business involves the production and sale of printed or digital publications, as well as businesses providing contract printing services. It does not cover bookstores (MCC 5942) or stationery retailers (MCC 5111).
Transaction Profile
Low to mid value, moderate frequency, mix of one-time purchases and subscriptions, predominantly card-not-present for digital publications
Card Network Notes
Visa and Mastercard classify MCC 2741 under publishing and printing services. Standard interchange rates apply. No special programme restrictions.
Risk & Compliance
Low risk. Publishing and printing businesses typically process moderate-value transactions with low chargeback rates. Digital publication subscriptions may see slightly higher dispute rates due to recurring billing. Acquirers should monitor for content-related regulatory compliance, particularly for adult or restricted-content publishers.