Overview
MCC 7230 covers barber shops, hair salons, and beauty treatment establishments. This is a high-frequency retail services category where contactless and mobile payment adoption has been particularly strong.
Transaction Profile
Low to mid value, high frequency, card-present dominant, contactless common, tip tolerance may apply
Card Network Notes
Standard interchange applies. Tip tolerance must be enabled where gratuity is customary.
Risk & Compliance
Risk is low. Transaction values are modest, disputes are rare, and the card-present nature of most transactions minimises fraud exposure. Tip tolerance is relevant in markets where gratuity is customary.