MCC 5251
Hardware Stores
MCC Code
5251
Category
Retail
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 5251
MCC 5251 covers hardware stores selling tools, fasteners, paint, electrical and plumbing supplies, and household hardware. Large-format home improvement warehouses generally use 5200 (Home Supply Warehouse Stores), and lumber and building materials yards use 5211. Some hardware chains may also be coded 5200 depending on store format.
Merchant Information
Neighbourhood hardware stores, tool shops, and hardware chains such as Ace Hardware and True Value, selling tools, fasteners, and household repair supplies.
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Merchants Using MCC 5251
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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Related MCC Codes in Retail
MCC 5251 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide hardware stores. This code falls under the Retail category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5251 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Hardware Stores"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5251 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 5251 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 5251?
MCC 5251 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Hardware Stores". This code falls under the Retail category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5251?
Businesses classified under MCC 5251 typically include those that provide hardware stores. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5251 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5251 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 5251 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5251 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.