Grocery Stores and Supermarkets

Merchants classified with this MCC sell a complete, full line of food merchandise for home consumption. Most of the food merchandise is perishable, and perishables* must represent at least 45% of Merchant’s total monthly sales volume, measured in local currency. In addition, they also sell canned, frozen, prepackaged, and dry foods, a limited selection of housewares, cleaning and polishing products, personal hygiene products, cosmetics, greeting cards, books, magazines, household items, and dry goods. These Merchants may also operate specialized departments such as an in-store deli counter, meat counter, pharmacy, or floral Food Stores Grocery Stores Supermarkets Supermarkets Supermarkets