MCC 5997
Electric Razor Stores - Sales and Service
MCC Code
5997
Category
Electric Razor Stores
Known Merchants
0+
About MCC 5997
MCC 5997 covers electric razor stores that sell and service electric shavers and related accessories. It is a narrow specialty code; broader electronics retailers use 5732 and small appliance repair shops use 7629. It is commonly treated as a restricted category.
Merchant Information
Specialty shaver shops and razor sales and repair centres selling shavers, trimmers, and replacement parts. Relatively few merchants use this code.
Best credit card for MCC 5997
API Access
MCC 5997 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide electric razor stores - sales and service. This code falls under the Electric Razor Stores category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5997 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Electric Razor Stores - Sales and Service"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5997 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 electric razor stores spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5997 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on electric razor 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 5997?
MCC 5997 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Electric Razor Stores - Sales and Service". This code falls under the Electric Razor Stores category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5997?
Businesses classified under MCC 5997 typically include those that provide electric razor stores - sales and service. We have 0+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5997 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5997 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on electric razor stores spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 5997 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5997 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.