Assignment guidance
When MCC 5533 should be used
- For retail sellers and resellers of automotive parts, equipment, and accessories.
- For consumer-focused stores where automotive components are the primary merchandise.
Automotive
MCC 5533
Automotive parts and accessories
Retail sellers of automotive parts, equipment, and accessories for motor vehicles.
Boundary guidance
When MCC 5533 should not be used
- For wholesalers of new motor-vehicle parts and supplies.
- For motorcycle shops, tire-only stores, vehicle dealers, or businesses primarily providing repairs.
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 | Automotive Parts and Accessories StoresGlobal Visa merchant-data manual, April 2026, PDF page 68. | Different wording |
| Mastercard | Official | Automotive Parts, Accessories StoresMastercard Merchant Edition reference, 16 April 2024, PDF page 99. | Different 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 68
- Mastercard Quick Reference Booklet - Merchant Edition16 April 2024 · official · PDF page 99
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.