MCC 5611

Men's Clothing

MCC 5611 covers men's and boys' clothing and accessories. Card networks list it as “Men's and Boys' Clothing and Accessories Stores”.

Acquirers generally treat this category as standard risk, so onboarding is usually straightforward and pricing is standard.

Related categories include MCC 5137 for uniforms and workwear and MCC 5691 for clothing stores.

MCC Guides and Insights

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