MCC 5137 - Clothing

The Merchant Category Code (MCC) 5137 is designated for businesses primarily involved in the wholesale distribution of clothing and apparel. This MCC is utilized by companies that supply garments to retail outlets and other businesses rather than directly to consumers. The primary purpose is to classify and facilitate payment processing for these wholesale clothing suppliers, ensuring proper categorization for financial and regulatory purposes.

Types of Services

• Wholesale Apparel Distribution: This includes bulk supply of various types of clothing, such as casual wear, formal attire, and activewear, to retail stores.
• Fashion Industry Supply: Distributing seasonal collections and fashion items to boutiques and large department stores.
• Uniform Suppliers: Providing uniforms and workwear to corporations and institutions.

Related MCCs

• MCC 5611: Men's and Boys' Clothing Stores: Focuses on retail outlets selling men's and boys' clothing directly to consumers.
• MCC 5621: Women's Ready-to-Wear Stores: Pertains to stores retailing women's ready-to-wear clothing to individual customers.
• MCC 5699: Miscellaneous Apparel and Accessory Shops: Covers a variety of other apparel-related retail products including accessories such as hats and scarves.

FAQs

• What is the primary function of MCC 5137?
  - It identifies businesses that operate in the wholesale distribution of clothing and apparel, facilitating accurate payment categorization.
• Can retail clothing stores use MCC 5137?
  - No, MCC 5137 is specifically for wholesale distributers. Retail stores have different MCCs such as 5611 and 5621.
• Why is it important to use the correct MCC?
  - Using the correct MCC ensures accurate transaction reporting, which is crucial for compliance and financial analysis purposes.

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