MCC 5933
Pawn Shops
MCC Code
5933
Category
Pawn Shops
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 5933
MCC 5933 covers pawn shops, which lend money against pledged goods and sell forfeited items, and in some classifications salvage yards. Used merchandise and second-hand stores use 5931, and wrecking and salvage yards may also use 5935. It is commonly treated as a restricted category.
Merchant Information
Pawnbrokers and pawn shops selling jewellery, electronics, tools, and other pre-owned items. Some card issuers treat pawn transactions as cash-like; check your card's terms.
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Merchants Using MCC 5933
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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API Access
MCC 5933 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide pawn shops. This code falls under the Pawn Shops category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5933 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Pawn Shops"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5933 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 pawn shops spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5933 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on pawn shops 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 5933?
MCC 5933 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Pawn Shops". This code falls under the Pawn Shops category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5933?
Businesses classified under MCC 5933 typically include those that provide pawn shops. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5933 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5933 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on pawn shops spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 5933 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5933 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.