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MCC 5942 — Book Stores

Assigned to bookstores selling physical books, e-books, audiobooks, and related reading materials.

MCC Code

5942

Industry

Media & Entertainment

Risk Level

Low

Overview

MCC 5942 covers retail bookshops and online booksellers selling physical books, e-books, audiobooks, stationery, and related merchandise. This includes both independent bookshops and major chain retailers.

Transaction Profile

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

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies.

Risk & Compliance

Low risk. Low to moderate transaction values with immediate delivery for physical stock. Chargebacks are negligible. Online book sales carry standard e-commerce risk profiles.

Common Merchants

Waterstones, Foyles, WHSmith, Barnes & Noble, Amazon Books, Blackwell's, Daunt Books, independent bookshops, online booksellers

Transaction Profile

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

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies.

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