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MCC 5945 — Hobby, Toy, and Game Shops

Assigned to hobby, toy, and game stores selling toys, puzzles, models, and hobby supplies.

MCC Code

5945

Industry

Retail

Risk Level

Low

Overview

MCC 5945 covers retail stores selling toys, games, puzzles, model kits, hobby supplies, and collectibles. This includes major toy chains, specialist hobby retailers, and independent toy shops.

Transaction Profile

Low to mid value, moderate frequency with extreme seasonal peaks, card-present and card-not-present, gift purchasing dominant, contactless common

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. Seasonal volume spikes are well understood by networks and processors.

Risk & Compliance

Low risk. Moderate transaction values with strong seasonal peaks. Chargebacks are minimal. Christmas and birthday seasons drive the majority of annual volume.

Common Merchants

Hamleys, The Entertainer, Smyths Toys, Lego stores, Games Workshop, Hobbycraft, toy shops, model shops, game stores

Transaction Profile

Low to mid value, moderate frequency with extreme seasonal peaks, card-present and card-not-present, gift purchasing dominant, contactless common

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. Seasonal volume spikes are well understood by networks and processors.

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