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MCC 5611 — Men's and Boys' Clothing and Accessories Stores

Assigned to men's and boys' clothing and accessories retailers selling suits, casual wear, and fashion accessories.

MCC Code

5611

Industry

Apparel & Fashion

Risk Level

Low

Overview

MCC 5611 covers retail stores specialising in men's and boys' clothing, including formal wear, casual clothing, sportswear, and fashion accessories. This includes both high-street chains and specialist menswear boutiques.

Transaction Profile

Mid value, moderate to high frequency, mix of card-present retail and card-not-present online, seasonal peaks around holidays, gift purchasing common

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. Chargeback management for online returns should follow card network best practices.

Risk & Compliance

Low risk. Standard fashion retail with established return and exchange policies. Online sales carry marginally higher chargeback risk due to fit and sizing disputes. Seasonal markdown patterns are predictable.

Common Merchants

Moss Bros, Charles Tyrwhitt, TM Lewin, Brooks Brothers, Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, Paul Smith, Reiss, H&M Men, Zara Man

Transaction Profile

Mid value, moderate to high frequency, mix of card-present retail and card-not-present online, seasonal peaks around holidays, gift purchasing common

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. Chargeback management for online returns should follow card network best practices.

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