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MCC 5732 — Electronics Stores

Assigned to electronics retailers selling consumer electronics, audio-visual equipment, computers, and smart devices.

MCC Code

5732

Industry

Technology & Software

Risk Level

Low

Overview

MCC 5732 covers retail stores selling consumer electronics including televisions, computers, tablets, smartphones, audio equipment, cameras, gaming consoles, and smart home devices. This is one of the highest-value consumer retail categories.

Transaction Profile

Mid to high value, high frequency, significant online and in-store mix, contactless for accessories, higher-value authorisations for premium devices, trade-in programmes

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. Enhanced fraud screening recommended for high-value electronics orders, particularly online. Visa and Mastercard both offer electronics retail interchange categories in some markets.

Risk & Compliance

Low risk overall, though high-value portable electronics are frequent fraud targets. Chargebacks are managed through established return policies. Extended warranty and service plan sales are common. Online operations may see elevated fraud attempts on high-value goods.

Common Merchants

Currys, Apple Store, Samsung Experience, Best Buy, MediaMarkt, Fnac, Richer Sounds, John Lewis Electronics, Argos, independent electronics retailers

Transaction Profile

Mid to high value, high frequency, significant online and in-store mix, contactless for accessories, higher-value authorisations for premium devices, trade-in programmes

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. Enhanced fraud screening recommended for high-value electronics orders, particularly online. Visa and Mastercard both offer electronics retail interchange categories in some markets.

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