MCC 5993: Cigar Stores and Stands (incl. tobacco / vape)
Merchant category code 5993 · Miscellaneous stores & personal services
MCC
5993Description
Cigar Stores and Stands (incl. tobacco / vape)
Group
Miscellaneous stores & personal 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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