MCC 5661
Shoe Stores
MCC Code
5661
Category
Retail
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 5661
MCC 5661 covers shoe stores selling footwear for men, women, and children, including athletic and fashion footwear. It is distinct from 5139 (commercial footwear wholesale) and 5655 (sports and riding apparel stores); sportswear brands selling both apparel and shoes may use 5661, 5655, or 5941 depending on their main business.
Merchant Information
Typical merchants include shoe shops and footwear chains, for example Foot Locker, Skechers, or Charles & Keith. Brand stores for athletic wear may use other apparel or sporting goods codes.
Best credit card for MCC 5661
Merchants Using MCC 5661
API Access
Related MCC Codes in Retail
MCC 5661 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide shoe stores. This code falls under the Retail category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5661 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Shoe Stores"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5661 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 5661 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 5661?
MCC 5661 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Shoe Stores". This code falls under the Retail category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5661?
Businesses classified under MCC 5661 typically include those that provide shoe stores. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5661 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5661 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 5661 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5661 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.