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    Swimming Pools Sales

    MCC 5996

    Swimming Pools - Sales, Supplies, and Service

    MCC Code

    5996

    Category

    Swimming Pools Sales

    Known Merchants

    0+

    API Access

    Fetch this MCC code programmatically:

    GET /api/v2.1/mcc-codes/5996
    curl -X GET "https://mccexplorer.com/api/v2.1/mcc-codes/5996?include=merchants" \
      -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"
    What is MCC 5996?

    MCC 5996 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide swimming pools - sales, supplies, and service. This code falls under the Swimming Pools Sales category.

    How is MCC 5996 Used?

    Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5996 to:

    • Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Swimming Pools - Sales, Supplies, and Service"
    • Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
    • Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
    • Power fraud detection systems
    Using MCC 5996 in Your Application

    Developers can access MCC 5996 data through our REST API. Use our merchant lookup feature to automatically categorize transactions or build financial tools that require merchant classification.

    MCC 5996 and Credit Card Rewards

    Credit card rewards programs use MCC codes to determine which purchases qualify for bonus categories. If your credit card offers enhanced rewards on swimming pools sales spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5996 may qualify.

    Common cards that may offer bonuses on swimming pools sales 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.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is MCC code 5996?

    MCC 5996 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Swimming Pools - Sales, Supplies, and Service". This code falls under the Swimming Pools Sales category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.

    What types of businesses use MCC 5996?

    Businesses classified under MCC 5996 typically include those that provide swimming pools - sales, supplies, and service. We have 0+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.

    Does MCC 5996 qualify for credit card rewards?

    Whether MCC 5996 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on swimming pools sales spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.

    How can I look up MCC 5996 programmatically?

    You can access MCC 5996 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.

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