Overview
MCC 5994 covers news dealers, newsstands, and magazine retailers selling newspapers, magazines, periodicals, and related publications. This traditional retail category continues to decline with digital media growth.
Transaction Profile
Very low value, high frequency, card-present dominant, contactless prevalent, declining category
Card Network Notes
Standard interchange applies.
Risk & Compliance
Low risk. Very low transaction values with immediate delivery. Chargebacks are negligible.