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The International Organization for Standardization [which sets parameters for business transactions] voted in favor of creating a merchant code for firearms stores. Merchant codes are four-digit codes that categorize retailers across industries; until now, gun purchases had been classified under “miscellaneous retail stores” or “sporting goods stores.”
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“Today’s announcement is a critical first step towards giving banks and credit card companies the tools to recognize dangerous firearm purchasing trends – like a domestic extremist building up an arsenal – and report them to law enforcement,” [said the president of Everytown for Gun Safety].
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Numerous top level credit card companies such as PayPal, Stripe and Square don’t allow gun purchases. For the credit companies that do allow the purchases, the total cost can be extra high due to interest. As a result, many gun buyers often use cash for their purchases; potential buyers are often seen asking in online forums whether it’s better to buy guns with cash or credit.