MCC 5331
Variety Stores
MCC Code
5331
Category
Retail
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 5331
Covers variety stores selling a wide range of low-priced general merchandise, such as household goods, snacks, stationery and small gifts. Larger general merchandise and discount stores use 5310 or 5311, and grocery stores use 5411. Transactions are usually small, everyday purchases.
Merchant Information
Dollar stores, fixed-price and discount variety stores, and general household goods shops. These stores typically carry a broad but shallow range of inexpensive items rather than a full grocery range.
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Merchants Using MCC 5331
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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Related MCC Codes in Retail
MCC 5331 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide variety stores. This code falls under the Retail category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5331 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Variety Stores"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5331 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 5331 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 5331?
MCC 5331 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Variety Stores". This code falls under the Retail category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5331?
Businesses classified under MCC 5331 typically include those that provide variety stores. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5331 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5331 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 5331 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5331 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.