MCC 5977
Cosmetic Stores
MCC Code
5977
Category
Cosmetic Stores
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 5977
Covers cosmetic stores selling makeup, skincare, fragrance and beauty products. Pharmacies and drugstores use 5912, and beauty salons providing services use 7230. Some department stores selling cosmetics use their own department store code instead, and online beauty retailers may be coded here or elsewhere.
Merchant Information
Beauty and cosmetics retailers such as Sephora, fragrance shops and skincare boutiques. Purchases are usually made in store or online, and some shops also offer makeup or skincare services.
Best credit card for MCC 5977
Merchants Using MCC 5977
API Access
MCC 5977 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide cosmetic stores. This code falls under the Cosmetic Stores category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5977 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Cosmetic Stores"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5977 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 cosmetic stores spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5977 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on cosmetic stores 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 5977?
MCC 5977 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Cosmetic Stores". This code falls under the Cosmetic Stores category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5977?
Businesses classified under MCC 5977 typically include those that provide cosmetic stores. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5977 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5977 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on cosmetic stores spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 5977 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5977 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.