MCC 5811
Caterers
MCC Code
5811
Category
Food
Known Merchants
17+
Merchants Using MCC 5811
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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Related MCC Codes in Food
MCC 5811 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide caterers. This code falls under the Food category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5811 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Caterers"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5811 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 food spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5811 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on food 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 5811?
MCC 5811 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Caterers". This code falls under the Food category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5811?
Businesses classified under MCC 5811 typically include those that provide caterers. We have 17+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5811 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5811 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on food spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 5811 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5811 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.