MCC 5655
Sports and Riding Apparel Stores
MCC Code
5655
Category
Sports and Riding Apparel Stores
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 5655
Covers stores specialising in sports and riding apparel, such as athletic wear, equestrian clothing and activewear. Stores selling sporting equipment in addition to apparel are usually coded 5941 (Sporting Goods Stores), and general clothing stores use other 5600-range codes.
Merchant Information
Activewear and athletic apparel stores, equestrian clothing shops and sports-branded clothing outlets. Purchases are usually made in store or online, and some brands may instead use 5941 or 5691.
Best credit card for MCC 5655
Merchants Using MCC 5655
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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API Access
MCC 5655 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide sports and riding apparel stores. This code falls under the Sports and Riding Apparel Stores category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5655 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Sports and Riding Apparel Stores"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5655 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 sports and riding apparel stores spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5655 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on sports and riding apparel stores 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 5655?
MCC 5655 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Sports and Riding Apparel Stores". This code falls under the Sports and Riding Apparel Stores category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5655?
Businesses classified under MCC 5655 typically include those that provide sports and riding apparel stores. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5655 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5655 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on sports and riding apparel stores spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 5655 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5655 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.