MCC 5198
Paints, Varnishes, and Supplies (Wholesale)
MCC Code
5198
Category
Paints Varnishes Supplies
Known Merchants
0+
About MCC 5198
Covers wholesale distributors of paints, varnishes and related supplies, such as brushes, rollers, coatings and wallpaper sold mainly to contractors and businesses. Retail paint, glass and wallpaper stores use 5231. Most transactions are business-to-business purchases in trade quantities.
Merchant Information
Paint and coatings wholesalers and trade paint suppliers serving painting contractors, builders and property maintenance firms. Some trade outlets also sell to the public under this code.
Best credit card for MCC 5198
API Access
MCC 5198 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide paints, varnishes, and supplies (wholesale). This code falls under the Paints Varnishes Supplies category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5198 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Paints, Varnishes, and Supplies (Wholesale)"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5198 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 paints varnishes supplies spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5198 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on paints varnishes supplies 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 5198?
MCC 5198 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Paints, Varnishes, and Supplies (Wholesale)". This code falls under the Paints Varnishes Supplies category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5198?
Businesses classified under MCC 5198 typically include those that provide paints, varnishes, and supplies (wholesale). We have 0+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5198 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5198 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on paints varnishes supplies spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 5198 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5198 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.