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MCC 5331 — Variety Stores

Assigned to variety stores offering a broad range of low-priced general merchandise and household items.

MCC Code

5331

Industry

Retail

Risk Level

Low

Overview

MCC 5331 covers variety stores and general merchandise retailers selling a wide assortment of low-priced products including household goods, stationery, toys, and seasonal items.

Transaction Profile

Very low to low value, very high frequency, card-present dominant, contactless prevalent, basket sizes increasing with product range expansion

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. Low-value transaction programmes may apply.

Risk & Compliance

Low risk. Very high transaction volumes with very low individual values. Chargebacks are minimal. Simple product returns.

Common Merchants

Poundland, Poundstretcher, Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Daiso, Flying Tiger, Wilko, The Range, Home Bargains, variety stores

Transaction Profile

Very low to low value, very high frequency, card-present dominant, contactless prevalent, basket sizes increasing with product range expansion

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. Low-value transaction programmes may apply.

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