Home and garden · Merchant category codes
What is MCC 5718 (Fireplace, Fireplace Screens and Accessories)?
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MCC 5718 (Fireplace, Fireplace Screens and Accessories Stores) is the merchant category code for stores that sell pre-made fireplaces, wood stoves, and fireplace parts and accessories. Use it when fireplaces and stoves are the main line. It is not on Visa's high-integrity risk list, and Stripe does not restrict it.
- Visa name
- Fireplace, Fireplace Screens and Accessories Stores
- Stripe name
- Fireplace, Fireplace Screens, and Accessories Stores
- 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
- Fireplaces, Wood-burning stoves, Hearth accessories
What PlatformDTC does
PlatformDTC's payments setup lists 5718 in its Industry picker as "Fireplace and accessories stores" under "Retail"; typing 5718 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 5718
Visa uses 5718 for stores that sell pre-made fireplaces, wood stoves, and fireplace parts and accessories.
Use it when fireplaces and stoves are the main line.
- Fireplaces
- Wood-burning stoves
- Hearth accessories
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5251 | Hardware Stores | Fireplace parts are part of a hardware range |
| 5719 | Miscellaneous Home Furnishing Specialty Stores | Fireplace accessories are part of a decor range |
Risk, 3D Secure and Stripe rules
5718 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 5718 high risk?
- No. 5718 is not on Visa's high-integrity risk list. Stripe does not mark it restricted.
- Can a PlatformDTC store use MCC 5718?
- Yes. It is in the Industry picker of PlatformDTC's payments setup under "Retail", and typing 5718 in the search finds it. PlatformDTC sends the choice to Stripe for the store's own payments account.
Sources
Related
- 5251 — Hardware, hand and power tools, plumbing, electrical and lighting supplies.
- 5719 — Housewares, cutlery, linen, lamps, mirrors, pictures, pottery and ceramics.
- 5722 — Ranges, ovens, fridges, washers, dryers, air conditioners and vacuums.
- 5950 — Glassware, china and crystal tableware and gifts.
- 5200 — Large home stores with paint, lumber, garden, electrical and decorating goods.
- 5211 — Lumber, building materials, fencing, pipe and electrical supplies.
- 5231 — Glass, paint, painting supplies, wallpaper and wall coverings.