MCC 5912
Drug Stores and Pharmacies
MCC Code
5912
Category
Pharmacies
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 5912
MCC 5912 covers drugstores, pharmacies, and pet pharmacies, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, health products, and toiletries. It is distinct from 5122 (drug wholesalers) and 5499 (miscellaneous food and health stores). Pharmacy chains that also sell groceries or beauty products typically still use 5912.
Merchant Information
Typical merchants include pharmacy chains and independent chemists, for example Walgreens, CVS, Boots, Guardian, and Watsons. Some cards offer specific rewards for drugstores; others treat them as general spend.
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Merchants Using MCC 5912
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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API Access
MCC 5912 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide drug stores and pharmacies. This code falls under the Pharmacies category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5912 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Drug Stores and Pharmacies"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5912 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 pharmacies spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5912 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on pharmacies 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 5912?
MCC 5912 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Drug Stores and Pharmacies". This code falls under the Pharmacies category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5912?
Businesses classified under MCC 5912 typically include those that provide drug stores and pharmacies. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5912 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5912 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on pharmacies spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 5912 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5912 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.