What is Merchant Category Code 5074: Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies

Understanding Merchant Category Code 5074: Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies

An MCC, or Merchant Category Code, is a four-digit number assigned by payment processors to classify a business according to the type of goods or services it provides.  MCCs are defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and are universally recognised by most card issuers.

MCC 5074 captures transactions from businesses specialising in plumbing and heating equipment and supplies. Understanding your MCC helps you align your business operations and affects your merchant processing fees and terms.

What Types of Businesses Fall Under MCC 5074?

Earmarked for companies providing essential building infrastructure and amenities, MCC 5074 applies to enterprises that deal in plumbing and heating supplies.

These include:

• Plumbing Suppliers: Businesses offering pipes, valves, and fixtures necessary for plumbing systems.
• Heating Equipment Distributors: Providers of furnaces, boilers, and other heating units.
• HVAC Equipment Dealers: Companies supplying combined heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
• Bathroom and Kitchen Fittings Vendors: Suppliers of sinks, baths, and heating elements for these facilities.

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