diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/general.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/general.md
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@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+---
+name: General
+about: Submit a general issue/feature request
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+
diff --git a/.gitlab/issue_templates/Merchant.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new-merchant.md
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+---
+name: New Merchant
+about: Propose a new merchant to add to the 'Merchants' page
+title: ''
+labels: "\U0001F3EA merchant, \U0001F50D Needs investigation"
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
 #### What's the name of your business?
 
 <!-- Write here -->