Health and beauty · Merchant category codes
What is MCC 8043 (Opticians, Optical Goods and Eyeglasses)?
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MCC 8043 (Opticians, Optical Goods, and Eyeglasses) is the merchant category code for opticians who perform eye examinations, write prescriptions, make and sell eyeglasses and sell other optical goods. An online prescription eyewear store fits here. Sunglasses sold as a fashion item are listed by Visa under 5999 Miscellaneous and Specialty Retail. It is not on Visa's high-integrity risk list, and Stripe does not restrict it.
- Visa name
- Opticians, Optical Goods, and Eyeglasses
- Stripe name
- Opticians, Eyeglasses
- 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 "Medical services"
- Typical products
- Eyeglass stores, Prescription glasses, Optical goods
What PlatformDTC does
PlatformDTC's payments setup lists 8043 in its Industry picker as "Opticians and optical goods" under "Medical services"; typing 8043 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 8043
Visa uses 8043 for opticians who perform eye examinations, write prescriptions, make and sell eyeglasses and sell other optical goods.
An online prescription eyewear store fits here. Sunglasses sold as a fashion item are listed by Visa under 5999 Miscellaneous and Specialty Retail.
- Eyeglass stores
- Prescription glasses
- Optical goods
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5999 | Miscellaneous and Specialty Retail Shops | You sell non-prescription sunglasses |
| 8042 | Optometrists and Ophthalmologists | You are an optometrist or ophthalmologist practice |
Risk, 3D Secure and Stripe rules
8043 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 8043 high risk?
- No. 8043 is not on Visa's high-integrity risk list. Stripe does not mark it restricted.
- Can a PlatformDTC store use MCC 8043?
- Yes. It is in the Industry picker of PlatformDTC's payments setup under "Medical services", and typing 8043 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.
- 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.
- 5976 — Prosthetic devices, orthotics and orthopedic goods.