MCC 5993
Tobacco and Vape Shops
MCC 5993 covers cigarettes, cigars, vapes, e-liquids and other tobacco products. Card networks list it as “Cigar Stores and Stands”.
Card schemes and acquirers treat this category as high risk. Expect enhanced due diligence, higher fees and rolling reserves, and in many cases card scheme registration.
Nearby codes include MCC 5992 for florists, MCC 5994 for newsstands, and MCC 5995 for pet shops.