MCC 5946
Camera and Photographic Supply Stores
MCC Code
5946
Category
Retail
Known Merchants
2+
Merchants Using MCC 5946
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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MCC 5946 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide camera and photographic supply stores. This code falls under the Retail category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5946 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Camera and Photographic Supply Stores"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5946 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 5946 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 5946?
MCC 5946 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Camera and Photographic Supply Stores". This code falls under the Retail category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5946?
Businesses classified under MCC 5946 typically include those that provide camera and photographic supply stores. We have 2+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5946 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5946 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 5946 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5946 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.