MCC 5231
Glass, Paint, and Wallpaper Stores
MCC Code
5231
Category
Retail
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 5231
MCC 5231 covers stores selling paint, varnish, wallpaper, and related supplies such as brushes and rollers. It is distinct from 5251 (hardware stores) and 5200 (home supply warehouse stores); large home-improvement chains that sell paint alongside other goods typically use 5200 instead.
Merchant Information
Typical merchants include paint shops, decorating supply stores, and wallpaper retailers, for example Sherwin-Williams stores. Large DIY chains usually use 5200.
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Merchants Using MCC 5231
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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Related MCC Codes in Retail
MCC 5231 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide glass, paint, and wallpaper stores. This code falls under the Retail category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5231 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Glass, Paint, and Wallpaper Stores"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5231 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 retail spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5231 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on retail 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 5231?
MCC 5231 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Glass, Paint, and Wallpaper Stores". This code falls under the Retail category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5231?
Businesses classified under MCC 5231 typically include those that provide glass, paint, and wallpaper stores. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5231 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5231 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on retail spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 5231 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5231 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.