MCC 5973 - Church shops

The Merchant Category Code (MCC) 5973 is designated for "Church Shops," a category representing retail businesses that are associated with religious institutions. These shops typically sell religious items, gifts, and memorabilia often related to a specific faith or denomination. They play an important role in providing religious communities and visitors with access to products that support their spiritual practices and beliefs.

Types of Services

• Retailing Religious Items: Church shops primarily offer religious books, icons, rosaries, and prayer cards.
• Gift Shops: These shops often sell both religious and non-religious gifts, such as jewelry with religious symbolism or inspirational home decor.
• Souvenir Shops: Located near places of worship or pilgrimage sites, they provide mementos like souvenirs and keepsakes.

Related MCCs

• MCC 5399: Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores: Covers a broad range of stores selling a variety of products, including non-religious gift shops and general merchandise.
• MCC 5942: Book Stores: Focused on retail operations primarily selling books, which may include religious bookstores.
• MCC 5999: Miscellaneous and Specialty Retail Stores: A category that encompasses specialty shops, which may sell unique religious items.

FAQs

• Are church shops only found inside churches?
  - No, church shops can also be located near places of worship and pilgrimage sites, as well as within religious museums.
• Do church shops sell non-religious items?
  - Yes, while their main focus is on religious products, many church shops also offer non-religious gifts and souvenirs.
• Can other merchants use MCC 5973?
  - This MCC is specific to shops associated with religious institutions, and other retailers should use applicable MCCs for their category.

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