What is Merchant Category Code 5943: Stationery Stores, Office and School Supply Stores

MCC 5943: Stationery Stores, Office and School Supply Stores

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.

Merchant Category Code (MCC) 5943 is specifically designed for transactions associated with businesses that supply stationery, office, and school supplies. Understanding merchant category codes like MCC 5943 can help streamline your financial reporting and optimise payment processing.

Types of Businesses Under MCC 5943

MCC 5943 covers a wide range of enterprises dedicated to essential office and educational products.

These include:

• Stationery Shops: Retailers offering paper products and writing instruments.
• Office Supplies Stores: Vendors supplying office essentials from desks to pens.
• School Supply Shops: Providers of educational tools and supplies, including textbooks and art materials.

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