MCC 5122: Drugs, Drug Proprietaries and Druggist Sundries
Merchant category code 5122 · Retail outlet services
MCC
5122Description
Drugs, Drug Proprietaries and Druggist Sundries
Group
Retail outlet services
Risk
often treated as high-risk — acquirers may require extra checks, reserves or refuse onboarding; some issuers block these transactions.
The MCC can affect cashback categories, card limits and blocks, interchange fees and risk monitoring. Exact rules depend on the bank and card network.
Nearby codes
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