MCC 5817
Applications (Excludes Games)
MCC Code
5817
Category
Digital Goods
Known Merchants
5+
About MCC 5817
Covers digital goods merchants selling software applications, excluding games. Digital games are coded 5816, digital media such as books, music and movies use 5815, and large digital goods merchants selling multiple categories may use 5818. Transactions include one-off app purchases and in-app or subscription charges for non-game applications.
Merchant Information
App stores, software application sellers and digital download platforms selling non-game apps. Most transactions are small, app store style purchases or subscriptions.
Best credit card for MCC 5817
Merchants Using MCC 5817
API Access
Related MCC Codes in Digital Goods
MCC 5817 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide applications (excludes games). This code falls under the Digital Goods category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5817 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Applications (Excludes Games)"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5817 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 5817 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 5817?
MCC 5817 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Applications (Excludes Games)". This code falls under the Digital Goods category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5817?
Businesses classified under MCC 5817 typically include those that provide applications (excludes games). We have 5+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5817 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5817 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 5817 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5817 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.