MCC 5970
Artist's Supply and Craft Shops
MCC Code
5970
Category
Arts & Crafts
Known Merchants
3+
About MCC 5970
MCC 5970 covers artist's supply and craft shops selling art materials, craft supplies, hobby kits, and framing materials. Hobby, toy, and game shops use 5945, and sewing and fabric stores use 5949. Picture framing shops may also appear under 5970 or other codes.
Merchant Information
Art supply stores and craft retailers such as Michaels and Hobbycraft, and independent art material and hobby craft shops. Some also sell framing services.
Best credit card for MCC 5970
Merchants Using MCC 5970
API Access
MCC 5970 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide artist's supply and craft shops. This code falls under the Arts & Crafts category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5970 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Artist's Supply and Craft Shops"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5970 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 arts & crafts spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5970 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on arts & crafts 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 5970?
MCC 5970 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Artist's Supply and Craft Shops". This code falls under the Arts & Crafts category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5970?
Businesses classified under MCC 5970 typically include those that provide artist's supply and craft shops. We have 3+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5970 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5970 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on arts & crafts spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 5970 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5970 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.