MCC 5715 - Alcohol

The Merchant Category Code (MCC) 5715 specifically pertains to businesses associated with the sale of alcohol. This includes establishments primarily engaged in the distribution, retail, and sale of alcoholic beverages. This code is utilized by payment systems to categorize and track transactions for businesses that predominantly handle alcohol sales.

Types of Services

• Alcoholic Beverage Stores: These establishments specialize in the retail sale of a wide range of alcoholic products, including beer, wine, and spirits.
• Liquor Stores: A subset of alcoholic beverage stores, these are focused primarily on selling spirits and other liquor-based products.
• Wine Shops: Retail outlets dedicated to the sale of various wine brands and types, sometimes including tasting services.
• Beer Distributors: Engaging in the wholesale or large-scale retail of beer, often including craft and imported varieties.

Related MCCs

• MCC 5921: Package Stores – Beer, Wine, and Liquor: Similar to MCC 5715 but more specifically applied to package or liquor stores selling beer, wine, and spirits for off-premises consumption.
• MCC 5813: Drinking Places – Bars, Taverns, Nightclubs: Focuses on places where alcohol is consumed on-premises, such as bars and nightclubs, distinct from retail liquor stores.
• MCC 5499: Miscellaneous Food Stores: Includes a variety of food and beverage stores, excluding those specializing primarily in alcohol.

FAQs

• What is the primary purpose of MCC 5715?
  - MCC 5715 is used to categorize businesses that primarily sell alcoholic beverages on a retail basis.
• Can a bar be categorized under MCC 5715?
  - No, bars and similar establishments are typically categorized under MCC 5813.
• Why is MCC important for businesses?
  - MCC codes help in classifying the nature of business activities for credit card issuers to provide relevant services and ensure compliance with industry standards.

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