MCC 5931
Used Merchandise, Secondhand Stores
MCC Code
5931
Category
Retail
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 5931
Covers stores selling used and secondhand merchandise, such as clothing, furniture, books and household goods. Antique shops use 5932, and pawn shops use 5933. Transactions are typically in-store or online retail purchases of pre-owned goods, which can include donated or consigned items.
Merchant Information
Thrift stores, charity shops, consignment stores and secondhand goods dealers. Many operate as charities or social enterprises, and some also sell online through their own stores or marketplaces.
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Merchants Using MCC 5931
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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Related MCC Codes in Retail
MCC 5931 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide used merchandise, secondhand stores. This code falls under the Retail category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5931 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Used Merchandise, Secondhand Stores"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5931 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 retail spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5931 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on retail 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 5931?
MCC 5931 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Used Merchandise, Secondhand Stores". This code falls under the Retail category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5931?
Businesses classified under MCC 5931 typically include those that provide used merchandise, secondhand stores. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5931 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5931 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on retail spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 5931 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5931 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.