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What is MCC 5949 (Sewing, Needlework, Fabric and Piece Goods)?
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MCC 5949 (Sewing, Needlework, Fabric and Piece Goods Stores) is the merchant category code for retail sellers of fabric, patterns, yarn and other sewing and needlework supplies, who may offer sewing classes. A yarn or fabric shop fits here. It is not on Visa's high-integrity risk list, and Stripe does not restrict it.
- Visa name
- Sewing, Needlework, Fabric and Piece Goods Stores
- Stripe name
- Sewing, Needlework, Fabric, and Piece Goods 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
- Fabric stores, Yarn and knitting, Needlework supplies
What PlatformDTC does
PlatformDTC's payments setup lists 5949 in its Industry picker as "Sewing, needlework, and fabric stores" under "Retail"; typing 5949 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 5949
Visa uses 5949 for retail sellers of fabric, patterns, yarn and other sewing and needlework supplies, who may offer sewing classes.
A yarn or fabric shop fits here.
- Fabric stores
- Yarn and knitting
- Needlework supplies
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5970 | Artists' Supply and Craft Shops | Most sales are art and craft supplies |
| 8299 | Schools and Educational Services (Not Elsewhere Classified) | Most sales are classes |
Risk, 3D Secure and Stripe rules
5949 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 5949 high risk?
- No. 5949 is not on Visa's high-integrity risk list. Stripe does not mark it restricted.
- Can a PlatformDTC store use MCC 5949?
- Yes. It is in the Industry picker of PlatformDTC's payments setup under "Retail", and typing 5949 in the search finds it. PlatformDTC sends the choice to Stripe for the store's own payments account.
Sources
Related
- 5970 — Art and craft materials, tools and supplies.
- 5971 — Artwork such as paintings, photographs and sculpture.
- 5972 — Stamps, coins and accessories for collecting or investment.
- 5941 — Sports equipment, camping, fishing, golf, hiking and exercise gear.
- 5940 — Bicycles, bike parts and accessories, with repair.
- 5945 — Toys and games, with some craft and hobby kits.