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What is MCC 5998 (Tent and Awning Shops)?
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MCC 5998 (Tent and Awning Shops) is the merchant category code for shops that sell tents and awnings for home or business use and may repair them. Visa lists 5941 Sporting Goods as similar, and its definition of 5941 includes camping supplies, so a camping gear store fits 5941 rather than here. It is not on Visa's high-integrity risk list, and Stripe does not restrict it.
- Visa name
- Tent and Awning Shops
- Stripe name
- Tent and Awning Shops
- 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
- Awnings, Tents
What PlatformDTC does
PlatformDTC's payments setup lists 5998 in its Industry picker as "Tent and awning shops" under "Retail"; typing 5998 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 5998
Visa uses 5998 for shops that sell tents and awnings for home or business use and may repair them.
Visa lists 5941 Sporting Goods as similar, and its definition of 5941 includes camping supplies, so a camping gear store fits 5941 rather than here.
- Awnings
- Tents
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5996 | Swimming Pools – Sales and Service | You sell pools and hot tubs |
Risk, 3D Secure and Stripe rules
5998 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 5998 high risk?
- No. 5998 is not on Visa's high-integrity risk list. Stripe does not mark it restricted.
- Can a PlatformDTC store use MCC 5998?
- Yes. It is in the Industry picker of PlatformDTC's payments setup under "Retail", and typing 5998 in the search finds it. PlatformDTC sends the choice to Stripe for the store's own payments account.
Sources
Related
- 5996 — Home pools, spas, hot tubs and supplies, with installation or 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.
- 5722 — Ranges, ovens, fridges, washers, dryers, air conditioners and vacuums.