MCC 5311
Department Stores
MCC Code
5311
Category
Retail
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 5311
MCC 5311 covers department stores offering a wide range of merchandise, such as clothing, cosmetics, home goods, and furnishings, in separate departments. It is often confused with 5310 (Discount Stores) and 5399 (Miscellaneous General Merchandise), which cover discount and general merchandise retailers.
Merchant Information
Full-line department stores such as Macy's, Nordstrom, John Lewis, and Takashimaya. Concessions inside a department store may be coded under their own MCC.
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Merchants Using MCC 5311
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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Related MCC Codes in Retail
MCC 5311 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide department stores. This code falls under the Retail category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5311 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Department Stores"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5311 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 5311 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 5311?
MCC 5311 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Department Stores". This code falls under the Retail category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5311?
Businesses classified under MCC 5311 typically include those that provide department stores. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5311 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5311 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 5311 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5311 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.