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What is MCC 5996 (Swimming Pools – Sales and Service)?
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MCC 5996 (Swimming Pools – Sales and Service) is the merchant category code for stores that sell home swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpool baths and supplies, and may install or repair them. A hot tub or pool supply brand fits here. It is not on Visa's high-integrity risk list, and Stripe does not restrict it.
- Visa name
- Swimming Pools – Sales and Service
- Stripe name
- Swimming Pools Sales
- 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
- Hot tubs and spas, Pool supplies, Swimming pools
What PlatformDTC does
PlatformDTC's payments setup lists 5996 in its Industry picker as "Swimming pools - sales and service" under "Retail"; typing 5996 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 5996
Visa uses 5996 for stores that sell home swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpool baths and supplies, and may install or repair them.
A hot tub or pool supply brand fits here.
- Hot tubs and spas
- Pool supplies
- Swimming pools
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5998 | Tent and Awning Shops | You sell tents or awnings |
Risk, 3D Secure and Stripe rules
5996 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 5996 high risk?
- No. 5996 is not on Visa's high-integrity risk list. Stripe does not mark it restricted.
- Can a PlatformDTC store use MCC 5996?
- Yes. It is in the Industry picker of PlatformDTC's payments setup under "Retail", and typing 5996 in the search finds it. PlatformDTC sends the choice to Stripe for the store's own payments account.
Sources
Related
- 5998 — Tents and awnings for home or business, with repair.
- 5712 — Finished furniture, mattresses and home furnishings, not appliances.
- 5719 — Housewares, cutlery, linen, lamps, mirrors, pictures, pottery and ceramics.
- 5713 — Carpet, rugs, tile, linoleum, stone and wood flooring.
- 5714 — Curtains, blinds, window shades and upholstery materials.
- 5718 — Pre-made fireplaces, wood stoves and fireplace parts.