Sports, toys and hobbies · Merchant category codes
What is MCC 5972 (Stamp and Coin Stores)?
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MCC 5972 (Stamp and Coin Stores) is the merchant category code for stores that sell postage stamps and coins and related accessories for collecting or investment. A coin or stamp collector shop fits here. It is not on Visa's high-integrity risk list, and Stripe does not restrict it.
- Visa name
- Stamp and Coin Stores
- Stripe name
- Stamp and Coin 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
- Coin collecting, Stamp collecting, Numismatic supplies
What PlatformDTC does
PlatformDTC's payments setup lists 5972 in its Industry picker as "Stamp and coin stores" under "Retail"; typing 5972 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 5972
Visa uses 5972 for stores that sell postage stamps and coins and related accessories for collecting or investment.
A coin or stamp collector shop fits here.
- Coin collecting
- Stamp collecting
- Numismatic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5944 | Jewelry Stores, Watches, Clocks, and Silverware Stores | You sell jewelry or watches |
Risk, 3D Secure and Stripe rules
5972 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 5972 high risk?
- No. 5972 is not on Visa's high-integrity risk list. Stripe does not mark it restricted.
- Can a PlatformDTC store use MCC 5972?
- Yes. It is in the Industry picker of PlatformDTC's payments setup under "Retail", and typing 5972 in the search finds it. PlatformDTC sends the choice to Stripe for the store's own payments account.
Sources
Related
- 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.
- 5970 — Art and craft materials, tools and supplies.
- 5949 — Fabric, patterns, yarn and needlework supplies, maybe sewing classes.
- 5971 — Artwork such as paintings, photographs and sculpture.