MCC 5818
Large Digital Goods Merchant
MCC Code
5818
Category
Digital Goods
Known Merchants
7+
About MCC 5818
MCC 5818 covers large digital goods merchants that sell multiple categories of digital content, such as apps, games, music, video, and books, through a single storefront. It is part of the digital goods family with 5815 (media), 5816 (games), and 5817 (applications). Platform app stores commonly process purchases under this code.
Merchant Information
Typical merchants include major app and content stores, for example Apple App Store or iTunes, Google Play, and similar platform stores. Online spending bonuses may include this code; check your card's terms.
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Merchants Using MCC 5818
API Access
Related MCC Codes in Digital Goods
MCC 5818 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide large digital goods merchant. This code falls under the Digital Goods category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5818 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Large Digital Goods Merchant"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5818 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 5818 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 5818?
MCC 5818 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Large Digital Goods Merchant". This code falls under the Digital Goods category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5818?
Businesses classified under MCC 5818 typically include those that provide large digital goods merchant. We have 7+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5818 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5818 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 5818 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5818 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.