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5993Severe RiskHigh-Risk Verticals

Cigar stores and stands

Merchant classification for Cigar stores and stands.

Interchange Group

High-Risk Services

Chargeback Threshold

0.9% (Visa/MC)

Underwriter Note

Subject to severe compliance scrutiny and mandatory bank reserves.

Mitigation Strategy

Deploy strict age verification API gateways and detailed checkout logs.

Other Codes in High-Risk Verticals

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Matching Industry Guide

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Tobacco & Cigar Sales

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