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MCC 5300 — Wholesale Clubs

Assigned to wholesale club stores offering bulk merchandise and groceries to members at discounted prices.

MCC Code

5300

Industry

Retail & Grocery

Risk Level

Low

Overview

MCC 5300 covers membership-based wholesale club stores selling bulk groceries, household goods, electronics, and general merchandise at discount prices. These operate on a membership fee model with large-format warehouse environments.

Transaction Profile

Mid to high value due to bulk purchasing, high frequency, card-present dominant, membership fee creates recurring annual billing, contactless common

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. Membership fee transactions should use appropriate billing descriptors.

Risk & Compliance

Low risk. Very high-volume retail with low individual transaction disputes. Membership model provides customer identity. Chargebacks are well below scheme thresholds.

Common Merchants

Costco, Sam's Club, BJ's Wholesale Club, Makro, Metro Cash & Carry, Booker, membership warehouse clubs

Transaction Profile

Mid to high value due to bulk purchasing, high frequency, card-present dominant, membership fee creates recurring annual billing, contactless common

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. Membership fee transactions should use appropriate billing descriptors.

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