MCC 5411 - Grocery

MCC 5411 pertains to the 'Grocery' category, which is primarily used by businesses involved in the sale of food, beverages, and other everyday essentials. This code encompasses a broad range of retail establishments, from large supermarkets and hypermarkets to smaller grocery stores and specialty food markets. The primary purpose of this MCC is to classify merchants whose primary business is selling consumable goods and household products to consumers.
Types of Services
- Retail Food Sales: Focuses on businesses that sell fresh produce, meats, dairy products, and other fundamental grocery items.
- Non-food Household Products: Includes essential non-food items such as cleaning supplies, toiletries, and paper products commonly found in grocery stores.
- Specialty Foods: Covers entities dealing in organic, gourmet, or ethnic food items.
Related MCCs
- MCC 5422: Freezer and Locker Meat Provisioners: Different from groceries as this MCC focuses specifically on frozen and locker-stored meats.
- MCC 5499: Miscellaneous Food Stores: Covers specialty food stores and markets that do not align strictly with the traditional grocery format.
- MCC 5441: Candy, Nut, and Confectionery Stores: Specialized in selling sweets and candies, differing from the broader food selection under grocery.
FAQs
- What businesses fall under MCC 5411?
- Businesses like supermarkets, grocery stores, and food markets are typically categorized under this MCC. - Are convenience stores included in this MCC?
- They can be, though MCC 5499 may sometimes be more appropriate depending on their primary products.
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