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What is MCC 5950 (Glassware/Crystal Stores)?
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MCC 5950 (Glassware/Crystal Stores) is the merchant category code for stores that sell glassware, china and crystal tableware and glass, china or crystal gift items. Use it when glass, china or crystal is the main line. Mixed kitchenware fits 5719. It is not on Visa's high-integrity risk list, and Stripe does not restrict it.
- Visa name
- Glassware/Crystal Stores
- Stripe name
- Glassware, Crystal 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
- China and crystal, Cut glass, Glass tableware
What PlatformDTC does
PlatformDTC's payments setup lists 5950 in its Industry picker as "Glassware and crystal stores" under "Retail"; typing 5950 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 5950
Visa uses 5950 for stores that sell glassware, china and crystal tableware and glass, china or crystal gift items.
Use it when glass, china or crystal is the main line. Mixed kitchenware fits 5719.
- China and crystal
- Cut glass
- Glass tableware
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5719 | Miscellaneous Home Furnishing Specialty Stores | Glassware is part of a wider housewares range |
Risk, 3D Secure and Stripe rules
5950 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 5950 high risk?
- No. 5950 is not on Visa's high-integrity risk list. Stripe does not mark it restricted.
- Can a PlatformDTC store use MCC 5950?
- Yes. It is in the Industry picker of PlatformDTC's payments setup under "Retail", and typing 5950 in the search finds it. PlatformDTC sends the choice to Stripe for the store's own payments account.
Sources
Related
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- 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.
- 5251 — Hardware, hand and power tools, plumbing, electrical and lighting supplies.
- 5261 — Plants, seeds, bulbs, soil, fertiliser and garden tools.
- 5992 — Cut flowers, flower arrangements and potted plants.