MCC 5310
Discount Stores
MCC Code
5310
Category
Discount Retail
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 5310
MCC 5310 covers discount stores that sell a broad range of general merchandise at reduced prices. It is often confused with 5411 (grocery stores and supermarkets) and 5311 (department stores); big-box retailers that sell groceries alongside general goods may use 5310 or 5411, which affects whether grocery rewards apply.
Merchant Information
Typical merchants include discount variety stores, dollar stores, and some big-box discount retailers, for example Dollar Tree or Daiso. Whether a hypermarket codes as 5310 or 5411 varies by merchant and region.
Best credit card for MCC 5310
Merchants Using MCC 5310
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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API Access
MCC 5310 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide discount stores. This code falls under the Discount Retail category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5310 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Discount Stores"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5310 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 discount retail spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5310 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on discount 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 5310?
MCC 5310 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Discount Stores". This code falls under the Discount Retail category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5310?
Businesses classified under MCC 5310 typically include those that provide discount stores. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5310 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5310 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on discount retail spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 5310 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5310 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.