MCC 5965 - Goods by mail 
The Merchant Category Code (MCC) 5965 is designated for businesses that sell goods by mail, covering operations typically involved in catalog and mail-order services. This code's primary purpose is to classify merchants who offer their products through mail, phone, or catalogs. These businesses facilitate transactions where customers order through a medium other than in-person shopping, often providing a wide range of goods from electronics to apparel directly to consumers through shipping services.
Types of Services
- Catalog Sales: Sellers providing detailed catalogs to customers, who then order products by mailing forms or calling a service center.
- Mail-Order Businesses: Enterprises processing consumer orders received by postal service or over the phone, often sending the goods via parcel delivery.
Related MCCs
- MCC 5964: Direct Marketing – Catalog Merchant: Focuses more on businesses that market their products extensively via catalogs but may not process sales through mail specifically.
- MCC 5967: Direct Marketing – Combination Catalog and Retail: Applies to businesses using both retail premises and mail-order systems to sell their goods.
FAQs
- Is MCC 5965 only applicable to physical catalogs?
- No, while traditionally associated with physical catalogs, it covers any business primarily operating through mail-order sales, including over the phone. - Can an e-commerce company use MCC 5965?
- Typically, e-commerce companies have specific MCCs, but if they also run catalog or mail-order operations, they might also classify under MCC 5965.
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