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MCC 5975 — Hearing Aids — Sales, Service, and Supply

Assigned to hearing aid retailers selling devices, providing fitting services, and offering audiological support.

MCC Code

5975

Industry

Healthcare & Medical

Risk Level

Low

Overview

MCC 5975 covers retailers and clinics selling hearing aids, assistive listening devices, and related audiological services including fitting, adjustment, and aftercare.

Transaction Profile

Mid to high value, low frequency, card-present dominant, NHS and insurance funding common, aftercare creates repeat visits

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. Healthcare funding pathways may apply in some markets.

Risk & Compliance

Low risk. Moderate to high transaction values for hearing devices. NHS and insurance funding pathways are common in many markets. Chargebacks are rare due to in-person fitting requirements.

Common Merchants

Specsavers Hearing, Amplifon, Hidden Hearing, Boots Hearingcare, independent audiologists, hearing aid clinics

Transaction Profile

Mid to high value, low frequency, card-present dominant, NHS and insurance funding common, aftercare creates repeat visits

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. Healthcare funding pathways may apply in some markets.

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