Health and beauty · Merchant category codes
What is MCC 5976 (Orthopedic Goods – Prosthetic Devices)?
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MCC 5976 (Orthopedic Goods – Prosthetic Devices) is the merchant category code for stores that sell prosthetic devices, orthopedic goods and accessories, and may repair them. A brand selling orthotic insoles, braces or supports to consumers fits here. Wholesale sales of medical equipment to clinics fit 5047. It is not on Visa's high-integrity risk list, and Stripe does not restrict it.
- Visa name
- Orthopedic Goods – Prosthetic Devices
- Stripe name
- Orthopedic Goods - Prosthetic Devices
- Restricted by Stripe
- No
- Visa high-integrity risk
- No
- Visa 3D Secure rule for online sales
- No rule tied to this code
- In PlatformDTC's Industry picker
- Yes, under "Retail"
- Typical products
- Orthotics, Prosthetic devices, Orthopedic supports
What PlatformDTC does
PlatformDTC's payments setup lists 5976 in its Industry picker as "Orthopedic goods and prosthetics" under "Retail"; typing 5976 in the search box finds it. The choice is sent to Stripe as the category code of the store's own payments account and can be changed later under Settings, Payments, Professional details, subject to Stripe's check.
What sells under MCC 5976
Visa uses 5976 for stores that sell prosthetic devices, orthopedic goods and accessories, and may repair them.
A brand selling orthotic insoles, braces or supports to consumers fits here. Wholesale sales of medical equipment to clinics fit 5047.
- Orthotics
- Prosthetic devices
- Orthopedic supports
Codes it is confused with
Choose the code for the line of business that makes up most of your sales. Visa also allows a separate code for each line of business.
| Code | Name | Use it instead when |
|---|---|---|
| 5047 | Medical, Dental, Ophthalmic and Hospital Equipment and Supplies | You sell medical equipment wholesale to businesses |
| 5661 | Shoe Stores | Most sales are regular footwear |
Risk, 3D Secure and Stripe rules
5976 is not on Visa's high-integrity risk list, so no extra Visa registration is tied to the code itself.
Stripe's list of supported codes does not mark it restricted, so a Stripe account can use it without asking Stripe first.
Frequently asked questions
- Is MCC 5976 high risk?
- No. 5976 is not on Visa's high-integrity risk list. Stripe does not mark it restricted.
- Can a PlatformDTC store use MCC 5976?
- Yes. It is in the Industry picker of PlatformDTC's payments setup under "Retail", and typing 5976 in the search finds it. PlatformDTC sends the choice to Stripe for the store's own payments account.
Sources
Related
- 5047 — Wholesale distributors of medical, dental, ophthalmic and hospital equipment.
- 8043 — Opticians who test eyes and make and sell eyeglasses and optical goods.
- 5977 — Stores that sell cosmetics such as makeup and skincare.
- 5997 — Stores that sell electric razors and may repair them.
- 5975 — Hearing aids and supplies, often with repair work.