MCC 5933: Pawn Shops
Merchant category code 5933 · Miscellaneous stores & personal services
MCC
5933Description
Pawn Shops
Group
Miscellaneous stores & personal services
Risk
often treated as high-risk — acquirers may require extra checks, reserves or refuse onboarding; some issuers block these transactions.
The MCC can affect cashback categories, card limits and blocks, interchange fees and risk monitoring. Exact rules depend on the bank and card network.
Nearby codes
5912 · Drug Stores and Pharmacies 5921 · Package Stores — Beer, Wine and Liquor 5931 · Used Merchandise and Secondhand Stores 5932 · Antique Shops 5940 · Bicycle Shops 5941 · Sporting Goods Stores 5942 · Book Stores 5943 · Stationery, Office and School Supply Sto