MCC 5968 - Subscriptions

MCC 5968 is designated for businesses primarily offering subscription-based services. This category encompasses a wide range of companies providing regular and recurring service delivery to consumers. From digital content providers to weekly delivery services, the primary purpose of this MCC is to classify businesses that charge on a subscription basis.
Types of Services
- Media & Entertainment: Platforms offering streaming services, digital magazines, or newspapers.
- Software & Technology: Companies providing SaaS (Software as a Service) products such as cloud storage or productivity tools.
- Health & Wellness: Subscription boxes or fitness programs that deliver goods or access to content regularly.
- Food & Beverage Delivery: Subscription services for prepared meals or specialty food delivery.
Related MCCs
- MCC 5734: Computer Software Stores: Unlike MCC 5968, this covers retail sales of software rather than subscription access.
- MCC 5964: Direct Marketing – Catalog Merchants: Focuses on businesses that sell goods directly to consumers through catalogs instead of subscriptions.
- MCC 4899: Cable, Satellite, and Other Pay Television Services: Specifically for companies offering paid TV services, though often utilizing recurring billing models similar to subscriptions.
FAQs
- What defines a subscription business under MCC 5968?
- A business that charges customers for regular access to products or services on a recurring basis, typically monthly or annually. - Can a single transaction fall under MCC 5968?
- No, this MCC is meant for businesses dealing in recurring transactions, rather than one-off purchases. - Are all subscription services classified under MCC 5968?
- Not necessarily. It depends on the primary business model and nature of services provided in relation to other subscription types that may fall under different MCCs.
MCC Categories
Agricultural Services Airlines Business Services Car rent Cars and vehicles Clothing stores Contract services Entertainment services Government Services Hotels / Resorts Mail / Telephone Sales Membership оrganizations Miscellaneous Stores Not categorized Personal services Professional services Repair services Retail Outlet Services Service provider Transportation Services Utility Services Wholesale suppliers and manufacturers