MCC 5192
Books, Periodicals, and Newspapers (Wholesale)
MCC Code
5192
Category
Books Periodicals Newspapers
Known Merchants
0+
API Access
MCC 5192 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide books, periodicals, and newspapers (wholesale). This code falls under the Books Periodicals Newspapers category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5192 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Books, Periodicals, and Newspapers (Wholesale)"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5192 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 books periodicals newspapers spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5192 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on books periodicals newspapers 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 5192?
MCC 5192 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Books, Periodicals, and Newspapers (Wholesale)". This code falls under the Books Periodicals Newspapers category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5192?
Businesses classified under MCC 5192 typically include those that provide books, periodicals, and newspapers (wholesale). We have 0+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5192 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5192 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on books periodicals newspapers spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 5192 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5192 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.