MCC 5943
Stationery, Office Supplies
MCC Code
5943
Category
Retail
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 5943
MCC 5943 covers stationery and office supply stores, also including school supply stores, selling paper, pens, office equipment, and supplies to consumers and businesses. Wholesale office supply distributors use 5111, and bookshops use 5942. Some large office supply chains also sell electronics and furniture under this code.
Merchant Information
Office supply retailers such as Staples and Office Depot, stationery shops, and school supply stores selling to consumers and businesses.
Best credit card for MCC 5943
Merchants Using MCC 5943
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Related MCC Codes in Retail
MCC 5943 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide stationery, office supplies. This code falls under the Retail category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5943 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Stationery, Office Supplies"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5943 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 5943 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 5943?
MCC 5943 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Stationery, Office Supplies". This code falls under the Retail category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5943?
Businesses classified under MCC 5943 typically include those that provide stationery, office supplies. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5943 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5943 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 5943 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5943 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.