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MCC 5949 — Sewing, Needlework, Fabric, and Piece Goods Stores

Assigned to sewing, needlework, and fabric stores selling fabrics, yarns, sewing machines, and crafting supplies.

MCC Code

5949

Industry

Retail

Risk Level

Low

Overview

MCC 5949 covers retail stores selling fabrics, sewing patterns, needlework supplies, yarns, sewing machines, and related crafting materials for hobbyists and professionals.

Transaction Profile

Low to mid value, moderate frequency, card-present dominant, loyal customer base, online fabric sales growing

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies.

Risk & Compliance

Low risk. Low to moderate transaction values. Established customer bases with repeat purchasing patterns. Chargebacks are negligible.

Common Merchants

John Lewis Haberdashery, Hobbycraft, JOANN, Minerva Crafts, Abakhan, fabric shops, yarn stores, sewing machine retailers

Transaction Profile

Low to mid value, moderate frequency, card-present dominant, loyal customer base, online fabric sales growing

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies.

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