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MCC 5045 — Computers and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software

Assigned to retailers and distributors of computers, peripherals, and packaged software for business and consumer use.

MCC Code

5045

Industry

Technology & Software

Risk Level

Low

Overview

MCC 5045 covers retailers and distributors selling computers, servers, peripherals, networking equipment, and packaged software. This includes both consumer electronics retailers and B2B technology distributors.

Transaction Profile

Mid to high value, moderate frequency, mix of card-present retail and card-not-present for B2B orders, business purchasing programmes common

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. B2B enhanced data rates available for commercial purchases. Fraud screening recommended for high-value portable electronics.

Risk & Compliance

Low risk for established retailers. Higher-value B2B equipment purchases may carry modest risk. Fraud concerns exist around high-value portable electronics that are easily resold.

Common Merchants

Dell, HP, Lenovo, Ingram Micro, Tech Data, Insight Direct, CDW, SHI International, Computacenter, Softcat

Transaction Profile

Mid to high value, moderate frequency, mix of card-present retail and card-not-present for B2B orders, business purchasing programmes common

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. B2B enhanced data rates available for commercial purchases. Fraud screening recommended for high-value portable electronics.

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