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Cosa copre MCC 5734

Il Codice Categoria Commerciante (MCC) 5734 è l'identificatore ISO 18245 utilizzato dai circuiti di carte per negozi di software per computer. Acquirer, emittenti e regolatori utilizzano questo codice per impostare interchange, commissioni di schema, regole antifrode e categorie di reporting per ogni transazione elaborata dalla tua attività.

Vendita al dettaglio di software confezionato e scaricabile. Scegliere l'MCC giusto è fondamentale: un codice errato può portare a tassi di interchange più elevati, supplementi o, in categorie regolamentate, transazioni rifiutate e sospensione del conto.

MCC 5734 covers merchants primarily engaged in selling computer software, including packaged software, downloadable licenses, and increasingly, subscription-based models for perpetual licenses or software-as-a-service (SaaS). Purchases range from individual applications to enterprise-level solutions, with ticket sizes varying dramatically.

Frequency can be one-off or recurring for subscription services.

Chargebacks are often driven by 'non-receipt' for downloadable content (where the download link fails or is not sent), 'not as described' due to compatibility issues or unmet feature expectations, and 'fraud' for high-value software licenses.

For subscription models, 'cancellation not processed' is a common dispute reason. Scheme programmes like Visa's Compelling Evidence 3.

0 rules and Mastercard's Digital Goods programme aim to address disputes specific to digital content.

Cardflo's robust subscription management tools and retry logic can significantly reduce involuntary churn and 'cancellation not processed' chargebacks, particularly relevant for recurring software payments. Its KYB onboarding ensures compliance for a wide range of software vendors, including those offering niche or high-risk applications.

Acquirer & underwriting stance

Low to medium-risk standard board, depending on the software type and business model. High-value single purchases or frequent recurring billing can escalate risk.

Clear terms of service, refund policies, and download delivery confirmations are critical.

Come Cardflo gestisce MCC 5734

Sottoscrizione con acquirer che attivamente accettano attività con MCC 5734 nella tua regione.
Revisione MCC durante l'onboarding per confermare il codice corretto per i tuoi prodotti.
Supporto per la riclassificazione se le regole dello schema o il mix di prodotti cambiano dopo il lancio.
Instradamento multi-acquirer per mantenere stabili le approvazioni per ampie categorie di commercianti.
Supporto per le controversie sintonizzato sul profilo di chargeback di prodotti misti che questo MCC vede.

Payment methods typically enabled

Apple Pay

Google Pay

PayPal

SEPA Direct Debit

Open Banking Payments

Trustly

Domande comuni

How can merchants selling downloadable software best defend against 'merchandise not received' chargebacks?

For downloadable software, physical proof of delivery is impossible. Merchants must gather compelling evidence: IP address of download, download timestamps, customer login records confirming access, email confirmation of download link delivery, and any communication logs regarding successful installation or use.

Some schemes, like Visa under Compelling Evidence 3. 0, allow proof of digital delivery and continued usage as a strong defence against these claims, particularly for transactions under certain thresholds.

What specific challenges do subscription-based software models (SaaS) face regarding chargebacks for 'cancellation not processed'?

For SaaS, 'cancellation not processed' (Visa Reason Code 13. 3) is frequent.

Merchants need a clear, easily accessible cancellation process. Evidence to dispute these involves demonstrating the customer did not cancel via the proper channels, continued usage post-alleged cancellation, or that the cancellation request was received after the billing cycle cut-off.

Ensuring customers receive email confirmations of their subscription and cancellation is critical. Cardflo's recurring billing tools offer dunning management and clear customer communication to minimise these disputes.

Are there specific scheme rules for trials that convert to paid software subscriptions?

Yes, schemes have specific rules for trial-to-paid conversions. Merchants must clearly disclose the trial duration, the amount charged after the trial, and the billing frequency during sign-up.

Usually, a notification email must be sent to the cardholder a few days before the trial converts, reminding them of the upcoming charge and how to cancel.

Failure to adhere to these rules can result in automatic chargeback liability for 'recurring transaction' disputes (Mastercard Reason Code 4849) or similar categories.