MCC 5999
Miscellaneous and Specialty Retail Stores
MCC Code
5999
Category
Retail
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 5999
MCC 5999 is a catch-all for miscellaneous and specialty retail stores not classified elsewhere, covering a wide range of goods from specialty gifts to online retail. Because it is so broad, many online retailers and niche shops use it. It is often confused with 5399 (miscellaneous general merchandise), which covers stores with mixed product ranges.
Merchant Information
Typical merchants include specialty retailers, online stores, gift shops, and niche product sellers. Rewards categories tied to specific store types usually do not include 5999; check your card's terms.
Best credit card for MCC 5999
Merchants Using MCC 5999
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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Related MCC Codes in Retail
MCC 5999 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide miscellaneous and specialty retail stores. This code falls under the Retail category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5999 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Miscellaneous and Specialty Retail Stores"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5999 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 retail spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5999 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on retail 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 5999?
MCC 5999 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Miscellaneous and Specialty Retail Stores". This code falls under the Retail category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5999?
Businesses classified under MCC 5999 typically include those that provide miscellaneous and specialty retail stores. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5999 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5999 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on retail spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 5999 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5999 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.