Merchants classified with this MCC sell a general line of merchandise. Generally, these merchants sell the same type of merchandise and operate in the same manner as a department store, but on a much smaller scale.

Merchants classified with this MCC sell a complete, full line of food merchandise for home consumption. Most of the food merchandise is perishable, and perishables* Must represent at least 45% of merchant’s total monthly sales volume, measured in local currency. In addition, they also sell canned, frozen, prepackaged, and dry foods, a limited selection of housewares, cleaning and polishing products, personal hygiene products, cosmetics, greeting cards, books, magazines, household items, and dry goods. These merchants may also operate specialized departments such as an in-store deli counter, meat counter, pharmacy, or floral department.

* Perishable goods include the following:

• Bakery – in store (service)

• Bread and baked goods – fresh

• Dairy – butter, margarine, cottage cheese, sour cream, toppings, dough products, eggs, juices/drinks (refrigerated), milk, pudding, desserts, snacks, spreads, dips, and yogurt

• Deli – in store (service)

• Deli – refrigerated (self service)

• Frozen foods – baked goods, breakfast foods, desserts, fruits, toppings, frozen novelties, ice, ice cream, juices, drinks, meal starters, pizza, snacks, hors d’oeuvres, prepared foods, unprepared meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables

• Meat, fish, poultry – fresh

• Packaged meat – deli

• Fresh produce

• Floral

Merchants classified with this MCC sell fresh, frozen, or cured meats, fish, shellfish, and other seafoods. This MCC also includes bulk retail sellers of meat for freezer storage and home freezer plans.

Merchants classified with this MCC are retail sellers of candy, chocolate, nuts, dried fruits, popcorn and other confections.

Merchants classified with this MCC sell over-the-counter packaged butter, cheese, ice cream, milk, and other dairy products.

Merchants classified with this MCC sell (and may make) bakery goods.

Merchants classified with this MCC sell specialty foods not classified with a more specific MCC.

Merchants classified with this MCC sell and/or lease new and used automobiles, trucks, pickups, and vans and may also conduct repair work and sell replacement parts and accessories.

Merchants classified with this MCC sell and/or lease only used automobiles, trucks, pickups and vans and may also conduct repair work and sell replacement parts and accessories.

Merchants classified with this MCC sell automotive and truck tires and related parts and may also conduct tire installation and repair services.

Merchants classified with this MCC sell automobile parts, equipment, and accessories.

Merchants classified with this MCC are retail sellers of engine fuel These merchants may or may not also have a convenience store, car wash, or automotive repair shop on the premises, but must sell fuel for consumer use. Excluded from this category code are Automated Fuel Dispensers, MCC 5542

Merchants classified with this MCC are retail sellers of engine fuel through the use of an Automated Fuel Dispenser (AFD).

Merchants classified with this MCC sell new and used motorboats, sailboats, and other watercraft, marine supplies, and outboard motors.

Merchants classified with this MCC sell electricity for the purpose of fueling an automobile.

Merchants classified with this MCC sell new and used campers, recreational and utility trailers, and related parts and accessories.

Merchants classified with this MCC sell new and used motorcycles, motor scooters, mopeds and related parts, equipment, clothing, and accessories.

Merchants classified with this MCC sell new and used motor homes and related parts and accessories.

Merchants classified with this MCC sell new and used snowmobiles and related parts and accessories.

Merchants classified with this MCC sell new and used aircraft and/or automotive, farm, and recreational vehicles, parts, equipment and supplies not classified with a more specific MCC.

Merchants classified with this MCC sell men’s and boys’ ready-to-wear clothing and accessories.

Merchants classified with this MCC sell a general line of women’s ready-to-wear and special-event clothing.

Merchants classified with this MCC sell women’s clothing accessories, including handbags, hats, costume jewelry, scarves, belts, hair accessories, lingerie, and hosiery.

Merchants classified with this MCC sell children’s and infants’ clothing and accessories.

Merchants classified with this MCC sell general lines of men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing and accessories without specializing in sales for a particular gender or age group.