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MCC 5735 — Record Stores

Assigned to record stores and music retailers selling vinyl records, CDs, and physical music media.

MCC Code

5735

Industry

Media & Entertainment

Risk Level

Low

Overview

MCC 5735 covers retail stores selling physical music media including vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, and music-related merchandise. This category has experienced a revival driven by vinyl collecting.

Transaction Profile

Low to mid value, moderate frequency, card-present dominant, seasonal peaks around Record Store Day and holidays, collector market drives higher values

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies.

Risk & Compliance

Low risk. Low to moderate transaction values with immediate delivery. Chargebacks are negligible. Collectible items may command higher prices.

Common Merchants

HMV, Rough Trade, independent record shops, Amoeba Music, Vinyl Me Please, Banquet Records, speciality vinyl retailers

Transaction Profile

Low to mid value, moderate frequency, card-present dominant, seasonal peaks around Record Store Day and holidays, collector market drives higher values

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies.

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