MCC 5996
Swimming Pools - Sales, Supplies, and Service
MCC Code
5996
Category
Swimming Pools Sales
Known Merchants
0+
About MCC 5996
MCC 5996 covers swimming pool sales, supplies, and service, including pool equipment, filters, chemicals, routine maintenance, and spa or hot tub supplies. It is distinct from 1799 (special trade contractors), which is often used for pool construction and installation contractors, and from 5261 (nurseries and lawn and garden supply stores).
Merchant Information
Typical merchants include pool supply stores, pool maintenance services, and hot tub and spa retailers, for example Leslie's in the US. Pool construction firms may use contractor codes instead.
Best credit card for MCC 5996
API Access
MCC 5996 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide swimming pools - sales, supplies, and service. This code falls under the Swimming Pools Sales category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5996 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Swimming Pools - Sales, Supplies, and Service"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5996 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 swimming pools sales spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5996 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on swimming pools sales 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 5996?
MCC 5996 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Swimming Pools - Sales, Supplies, and Service". This code falls under the Swimming Pools Sales category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5996?
Businesses classified under MCC 5996 typically include those that provide swimming pools - sales, supplies, and service. We have 0+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5996 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5996 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on swimming pools sales spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 5996 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5996 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.