MCC 5172
Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Wholesale)
MCC Code
5172
Category
Petroleum and Petroleum Products
Known Merchants
0+
API Access
MCC 5172 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide petroleum and petroleum products (wholesale). This code falls under the Petroleum and Petroleum Products category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5172 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Wholesale)"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5172 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 petroleum and petroleum products spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5172 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on petroleum and petroleum 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 5172?
MCC 5172 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Wholesale)". This code falls under the Petroleum and Petroleum Products category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5172?
Businesses classified under MCC 5172 typically include those that provide petroleum and petroleum products (wholesale). We have 0+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5172 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5172 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on petroleum and petroleum products spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 5172 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5172 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.