MCC 5198
Paints and Varnishes
MCC 5198 covers paints, varnishes, coatings and painting supplies. Card networks list it as “Paints, Varnishes, and Supplies”.
Acquirers generally treat this category as standard risk, so onboarding is usually straightforward and pricing is standard.
Nearby codes include MCC 5193 for florist supplies and nursery stock, MCC 5199 for nondurable goods, and MCC 5200 for home improvement stores.