MCC 5697
Tailors, Alterations
MCC Code
5697
Category
Tailor
Known Merchants
2+
About MCC 5697
MCC 5697 covers tailors, seamstresses, and clothing alteration and mending services, including custom tailoring. It is distinct from clothing retail codes such as 5611 or 5621 and from 7210 or 7216 (laundry and dry cleaning), although some dry cleaners that also offer alterations may use their cleaning code instead.
Merchant Information
Typical merchants include tailor shops, alteration services, and bespoke suit makers. Businesses combining dry cleaning and alterations may be coded 7210 or 7216.
Best credit card for MCC 5697
Merchants Using MCC 5697
API Access
MCC 5697 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide tailors, alterations. This code falls under the Tailor category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5697 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Tailors, Alterations"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5697 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 tailor spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5697 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on tailor 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 5697?
MCC 5697 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Tailors, Alterations". This code falls under the Tailor category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5697?
Businesses classified under MCC 5697 typically include those that provide tailors, alterations. We have 2+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5697 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5697 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on tailor spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 5697 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5697 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.