MCC 5994
News Dealers and Newsstands
MCC Code
5994
Category
News Dealers and Newsstands
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 5994
MCC 5994 covers news dealers and newsstands selling newspapers, magazines, and periodicals. Bookshops use 5942, and newspaper or magazine subscriptions bought directly from publishers may use 5968 or 2741. Many convenience stores also sell newspapers but use 5499. Airport and station news retailers selling snacks and travel items may be coded 5994 or 5499.
Merchant Information
Newsstands, news kiosks, and newsagents, including shops at train stations and airports that mainly sell newspapers, magazines, and periodicals. Few large chains use this code exclusively.
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Merchants Using MCC 5994
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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API Access
MCC 5994 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide news dealers and newsstands. This code falls under the News Dealers and Newsstands category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5994 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "News Dealers and Newsstands"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5994 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 news dealers and newsstands spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5994 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on news dealers and newsstands 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 5994?
MCC 5994 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "News Dealers and Newsstands". This code falls under the News Dealers and Newsstands category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5994?
Businesses classified under MCC 5994 typically include those that provide news dealers and newsstands. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5994 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5994 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on news dealers and newsstands spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 5994 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5994 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.