MCC 5815
Media, Books, Movies, Music
MCC Code
5815
Category
Digital Goods
Known Merchants
5+
About MCC 5815
MCC 5815 covers digital goods media, including e-books, streaming or downloadable movies, music, and other digital media content. It is part of the 5815-5818 digital goods family, alongside 5816 (games), 5817 (applications), and 5818 (large digital goods merchants). Some streaming services instead use 4899 (cable and pay television) or other codes.
Merchant Information
Typical merchants include music and video streaming services, e-book stores, and digital media download stores; Spotify and Kindle purchases are common examples, though actual codes vary by region. Online bonus categories may cover this code.
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Merchants Using MCC 5815
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Related MCC Codes in Digital Goods
MCC 5815 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide media, books, movies, music. This code falls under the Digital Goods category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5815 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Media, Books, Movies, Music"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5815 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 digital goods spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5815 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on digital goods 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 5815?
MCC 5815 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Media, Books, Movies, Music". This code falls under the Digital Goods category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5815?
Businesses classified under MCC 5815 typically include those that provide media, books, movies, music. We have 5+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5815 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5815 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on digital goods spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 5815 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5815 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.