Category: MCC
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Issuer Declined MCC Errors and How to Avoid Them
When it comes to accepting credit card payments, there are many factors that can contribute to a declined transaction. One of the most common reasons for transaction declines is an “Issuer Declined MCC” message. The Merchant Category Code (MCC) is a four-digit code that classifies businesses into different categories based on the products or services…
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How to Prepare for the New MCC Code for Firearm Sellers
Visa said Monday it will start using a new merchant category code for businesses that sell firearms. The new code will label online gun retailers more specifically, instead of the “general merchandise” category. “This change will allow us to monitor individual sellers and also help flag any potentially high-risk transactions,” a Visa spokeswoman told Reuters.…
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Increased Declines at Checkout? Sell Internationally? This Is Why
Declined transactions happen to all online merchants. It’s part of running a successful store. Customers want your product, banks don’t. That’s essentially what it boils down to, especially for high-ticket merchants. But you can do something about those credit card declines and start converting OVERNIGHT. In this post, I’ll reveal the No. 1 reason why…
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Received “Issuer Declined MCC” Message? Here’s What It Means.
The message being displayed on your account reads: “Received issuer declined MCC. Please contact your gateway and/or acquirer.” What does this mean? Does it really matter? And why is it in all caps? We’ll break down what it means and what you can do to prevent it from happening again in the future. Remember, every…
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