September 28, 2022
We have previously published posts and perspectives on this site that explore the use of our network or correct misperceptions about some of our rules and standards.
In light of recent interest and conversation around the International Standards Organization’s (ISO) creation of a new merchant code (MCC) for standalone firearms retailers, we thought it was important to share the principles on how we manage such standards and the operation of our business.
These principles have been central to how we have operated our network for nearly 60 years. It’s consistent in how we work with other groups around security and technology standards. We take our role and responsibility seriously, ensuring we deliver on the expectations and promises that we have set.
Nothing in ISO’s creation of a MCC will cause us to deviate from these principles.
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