MCC 5734
Computer Software Stores
MCC Code
5734
Category
Retail
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 5734
MCC 5734 covers computer software stores selling packaged or downloadable software, including business, security, and productivity software. It is often confused with 5817 (digital goods: applications), 5818 (large digital goods merchants), and 7372 (computer programming and data processing), which many SaaS subscriptions use. The code an online software vendor uses varies.
Merchant Information
Typical merchants include software retailers and some software publishers selling licences directly, for example antivirus or productivity software vendors. Online bonus categories may or may not include this code.
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Merchants Using MCC 5734
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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Related MCC Codes in Retail
MCC 5734 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide computer software stores. This code falls under the Retail category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5734 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Computer Software Stores"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5734 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 5734 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 5734?
MCC 5734 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Computer Software Stores". This code falls under the Retail category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5734?
Businesses classified under MCC 5734 typically include those that provide computer software stores. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5734 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5734 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 5734 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5734 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.