MCC 5966 - Goods by mail 
MCC 5966, known as "Goods by Mail," is designated for businesses primarily engaged in selling products directly to consumers using mail order. This category encompasses entities that deliver a wide range of products—such as clothing, electronics, home goods, and other consumer items—via catalog services, mail-order advertisements, and telephone or TV-based shopping. It is integral for recognizing businesses that do not operate through traditional brick-and-mortar storefronts.
Types of Services
- Mail-Order Retail: Companies that compile catalogs and invite customers to place orders through various non-digital media channels.
- Television Shopping: Networks that market and sell products over TV channels, allowing customers to purchase items via phone or by mail.
- Catalog Sales: Services where printed catalogs are distributed to potential buyers to order goods by mail.
- Traditional Direct Response Sales: Operations that use printed advertisements in magazines or newspapers to drive product sales by mail.
Related MCCs
- MCC 5964: Direct Marketing - Catalog Merchants: Exclusively for businesses involved in selling only through catalogs and similar media but typically processed electronically.
- MCC 5965: Direct Marketing - Combination Catalog and Retail Merchant: For retailers using both catalog and brick-and-mortar outlets to serve customers, encompassing direct mail and in-person sales.
- MCC 5967: Direct Marketing - Inbound Telemarketing Merchants: Covers businesses selling products via telemarketing, often through inbound call methods initiated by customers.
FAQs
- What types of businesses typically use MCC 5966?
- Businesses that primarily sell goods through mail-order catalogs, television networks, and phone sales. - Are online retail businesses included in MCC 5966?
- No, online retail businesses typically fall under different MCC codes related to e-commerce. - How does MCC 5966 differ from MCC 5964?
- MCC 5964 is specific to catalog merchants that may process orders electronically, while 5966 is more traditional and mail-focused.
MCC Categories
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