Assignment guidance
When MCC 5013 should be used
- For business-to-business or wholesale distribution of new motor-vehicle parts and supplies.
- For suppliers whose primary customers are dealers, repairers, or other businesses.
Wholesale
MCC 5013
Motor vehicle supplies and new parts
Wholesale distributors of new motor-vehicle parts, equipment, and related supplies.
Boundary guidance
When MCC 5013 should not be used
- For retail automotive-parts stores serving consumers.
- For used parts, vehicle repairs, tire-only stores, or motorcycle merchants.
Scheme comparison
Names and evidence status
Absence from public material is not treated as proof that a scheme does not use the MCC.
| Scheme | Evidence | Scheme wording | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa | Official | Motor Vehicle Supplies and New PartsGlobal Visa merchant-data manual, April 2026, PDF page 57. | Aligned wording |
| Mastercard | Official | Motor Vehicle Supplies and New PartsMastercard Merchant Edition reference, 16 April 2024, PDF page 69. | Aligned wording |
| American Express | Publicly not found | No current public definition locatedThe complete American Express Codes Reference Guide is not public. This is not evidence that the MCC is unsupported. | Not available |
| Discover / Diners Club | Publicly not found | No current public definition locatedNo complete current public Discover / Diners Club MCC catalogue was located. This is not evidence that the MCC is unsupported. | Not available |
| UnionPay | Not reviewed | No global definition reviewedThe official material reviewed so far is limited to EEA fee appendices and is not a global definition catalogue. | Not available |
Provenance
Sources reviewed
- Visa Merchant Data Standards ManualApril 2026 · global · official · PDF page 57
- Mastercard Quick Reference Booklet - Merchant Edition16 April 2024 · official · PDF page 69
SchemeLens descriptions and use boundaries are editorial summaries of the cited material. Final MCC assignment depends on the merchant's primary business, current scheme rules, region, programme, and acquirer requirements.