MCC 5967
Direct Marketing – Inbound Teleservices Merchant (Visa: Adult Content and Services)
MCC Code
5967
Category
Retail/Direct Mktg
Known Merchants
3+
About MCC 5967
Covers direct marketing merchants that sell through inbound teleservices, where customers call or connect to the merchant to buy goods or services. Visa's current manual titles this code Adult Content and Services, and networks treat it as a high-risk category. Outbound telemarketing uses 5966.
Merchant Information
Inbound telemarketing merchants, pay-per-call services, and some subscription or adult content providers. Card acquirers often apply additional registration and monitoring requirements to this code.
Best credit card for MCC 5967
Merchants Using MCC 5967
API Access
Related MCC Codes in Retail/Direct Mktg
MCC 5967 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide direct marketing – inbound teleservices merchant (visa: adult content and services). This code falls under the Retail/Direct Mktg category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5967 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Direct Marketing – Inbound Teleservices Merchant (Visa: Adult Content and Services)"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5967 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/direct mktg spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5967 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on retail/direct mktg 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 5967?
MCC 5967 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Direct Marketing – Inbound Teleservices Merchant (Visa: Adult Content and Services)". This code falls under the Retail/Direct Mktg category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5967?
Businesses classified under MCC 5967 typically include those that provide direct marketing – inbound teleservices merchant (visa: adult content and services). We have 3+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5967 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5967 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on retail/direct mktg spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 5967 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5967 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.