MCC 5131
Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods
MCC Code
5131
Category
Piece Goods Notions Dry Goods
Known Merchants
1+
Merchants Using MCC 5131
API Access
MCC 5131 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide piece goods, notions, and other dry goods. This code falls under the Piece Goods Notions Dry Goods category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5131 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5131 data through our REST API. Use our merchant lookup feature to automatically categorize transactions or build financial tools that require merchant classification.
Credit card rewards programs use MCC codes to determine which purchases qualify for bonus categories. If your credit card offers enhanced rewards on piece goods notions dry goods spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5131 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on piece goods notions dry goods purchases include:
- Cards with rotating quarterly categories
- Category-specific cards (dining, travel, etc.)
- Premium cards with broad category bonuses
Always check your card's terms to verify which MCC codes qualify for bonus rewards.
What is MCC code 5131?
MCC 5131 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods". This code falls under the Piece Goods Notions Dry Goods category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5131?
Businesses classified under MCC 5131 typically include those that provide piece goods, notions, and other dry goods. We have 1+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5131 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5131 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on piece goods notions dry goods spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 5131 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5131 data through our REST API. Sign up for a free API key to query MCC codes, get merchant mappings, and integrate MCC data into your applications.