MCC 5047
Medical, Dental, Ophthalmic, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies
MCC Code
5047
Category
Medical
Known Merchants
4+
Merchants Using MCC 5047
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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MCC 5047 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide medical, dental, ophthalmic, and hospital equipment and supplies. This code falls under the Medical category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5047 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Medical, Dental, Ophthalmic, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5047 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 medical spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5047 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on medical 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 5047?
MCC 5047 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Medical, Dental, Ophthalmic, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies". This code falls under the Medical category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5047?
Businesses classified under MCC 5047 typically include those that provide medical, dental, ophthalmic, and hospital equipment and supplies. We have 4+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5047 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5047 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on medical spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 5047 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5047 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.