MCC 5949
Sewing, Needlework, Fabric, and Piece Goods Stores
MCC Code
5949
Category
Sewing Needlework Fabric Stores
Known Merchants
1+
Merchants Using MCC 5949
API Access
MCC 5949 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide sewing, needlework, fabric, and piece goods stores. This code falls under the Sewing Needlework Fabric Stores category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5949 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Sewing, Needlework, Fabric, and Piece Goods Stores"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5949 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 sewing needlework fabric stores spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5949 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on sewing needlework fabric stores 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 5949?
MCC 5949 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Sewing, Needlework, Fabric, and Piece Goods Stores". This code falls under the Sewing Needlework Fabric Stores category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5949?
Businesses classified under MCC 5949 typically include those that provide sewing, needlework, fabric, and piece goods stores. We have 1+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5949 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5949 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on sewing needlework fabric stores spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 5949 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5949 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.