MCC 5961
Mail Order Houses Including Catalog Order Stores and Book/Record Clubs
MCC Code
5961
Category
Mail Order/Direct Marketing
Known Merchants
0+
Merchant Information
No longer permitted for U.S. original presentments
API Access
MCC 5961 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide mail order houses including catalog order stores and book/record clubs. This code falls under the Mail Order/Direct Marketing category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5961 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Mail Order Houses Including Catalog Order Stores and Book/Record Clubs"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5961 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 mail order/direct marketing spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5961 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on mail order/direct marketing 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 5961?
MCC 5961 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Mail Order Houses Including Catalog Order Stores and Book/Record Clubs". This code falls under the Mail Order/Direct Marketing category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5961?
Businesses classified under MCC 5961 typically include those that provide mail order houses including catalog order stores and book/record clubs. We have 0+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5961 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5961 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on mail order/direct marketing spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 5961 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5961 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.