Digital Goods — Games
Digital games, in-app purchases and game downloads.
What MCC 5816 covers
Merchant Category Code 5816 is the ISO 18245 identifier used by the card networks for digital goods — games. Acquirers, issuers and regulators use this code to set interchange, scheme fees, fraud rules and reporting categories for every transaction your business processes.
Digital games, in-app purchases and game downloads. Choosing the right MCC is critical: an incorrect code can lead to higher interchange, surcharges, or, in regulated categories, declined transactions and account holds.
How Cardflo handles MCC 5816
- Underwriting with acquirers that actively board MCC 5816 businesses in your region.
- Interchange-optimised pricing benchmarked monthly against your effective rate.
- Multi-acquirer redundancy so a single decline policy never takes you offline.
- Smart routing that scores each transaction by BIN, geography and live approval rate.
- Dedicated onboarding and account management, not a ticket queue.
Common questions
What is MCC 5816?
MCC 5816 identifies digital goods — games. Digital games, in-app purchases and game downloads.
Does Cardflo accept MCC 5816 merchants?
Yes, MCC 5816 sits within our supported categories. We can usually return indicative pricing within one business day.
How long does onboarding take?
Most low-to-medium-risk MCCs are boarded inside a week. Regulated and higher-risk MCCs typically take 2–4 weeks depending on documentation.
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Tell us about your business. We'll match you with the right acquiring partners and the right route, typically inside a week.