MCC 5169
Chemicals and Allied Products (Wholesale)
MCC Code
5169
Category
Chemicals and Allied Products
Known Merchants
1+
Merchants Using MCC 5169
API Access
MCC 5169 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide chemicals and allied products (wholesale). This code falls under the Chemicals and Allied Products category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5169 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Chemicals and Allied Products (Wholesale)"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5169 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 chemicals and allied products spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5169 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on chemicals and allied products 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 5169?
MCC 5169 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Chemicals and Allied Products (Wholesale)". This code falls under the Chemicals and Allied Products category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5169?
Businesses classified under MCC 5169 typically include those that provide chemicals and allied products (wholesale). We have 1+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5169 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5169 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on chemicals and allied products spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 5169 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5169 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.