What is Merchant Category Code 5733: Music Stores, Musical Instruments, Piano Sheet Music

MCC 5733: Music Stores, Musical Instruments, Piano Sheet Music

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 5733 is designated for businesses in the music and musical instruments sector, including music stores, musical instrument retailers, and sellers of piano sheet music. Understanding merchant category codes is vital for businesses to simplify transactions and enhance their payment processing.

What Types of Businesses Fall Under MCC 5733?

MCC 5733 covers a diverse range of businesses that specialise in the sale of music-related products.

These include:

• Music Stores: Retail outlets offering a wide selection of recorded music in various formats.
• Musical Instrument Retailers: Specialists in new and used instruments, offering everything from guitars to drums and beyond.
• Sheet Music Sellers: Providers of piano and other instrument sheet music, catering to varying levels of musicianship.

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