MCC 5942
Book Stores
MCC Code
5942
Category
Retail
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 5942
MCC 5942 covers book stores selling new books, including general and specialist bookshops. It is distinct from 5192 (book and periodical wholesale), 5994 (news dealers and newsstands), and 5815 (digital media such as e-books). Some large online retailers that started as booksellers have historically used this code for part of their transactions.
Merchant Information
Typical merchants include bookshop chains and independent bookstores, for example Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, or Kinokuniya. E-book purchases are often coded 5815 instead.
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Merchants Using MCC 5942
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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Related MCC Codes in Retail
MCC 5942 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide book stores. This code falls under the Retail category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5942 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Book Stores"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5942 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 5942 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 5942?
MCC 5942 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Book Stores". This code falls under the Retail category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5942?
Businesses classified under MCC 5942 typically include those that provide book stores. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5942 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5942 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 5942 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5942 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.