MCC 5978
Typewriter Stores - Sales, Rentals, and Service
MCC Code
5978
Category
Typewriter Stores
Known Merchants
0+
About MCC 5978
MCC 5978 covers typewriter stores, including sales, rentals, and service of typewriters and related supplies. It is a legacy code that sees little use today; office equipment dealers more commonly use 5044 (office equipment wholesale) or 5943 (stationery and office supply stores).
Merchant Information
Typical merchants are typewriter sales and repair shops and specialist office machine servicers. Most modern office equipment merchants use other codes.
Best credit card for MCC 5978
API Access
MCC 5978 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide typewriter stores - sales, rentals, and service. This code falls under the Typewriter Stores category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5978 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Typewriter Stores - Sales, Rentals, and Service"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5978 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 typewriter stores spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5978 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on typewriter 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 5978?
MCC 5978 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Typewriter Stores - Sales, Rentals, and Service". This code falls under the Typewriter Stores category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5978?
Businesses classified under MCC 5978 typically include those that provide typewriter stores - sales, rentals, and service. We have 0+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5978 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5978 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on typewriter stores spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 5978 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5978 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.