What is MCC 5699?
MCC 5699 is the Merchant Category Code for Miscellaneous Apparel and Accessory Shops. This four-digit code is used by credit card networks to classify businesses that sell miscellaneous apparel and accessory shops.
When you use your credit card at a merchant classified under MCC 5699, the transaction is tagged with this code. Your credit card issuer uses this code to determine what rewards you earn—whether it's bonus miles, cashback, or base points.
Credit Cards That Earn Bonus Rewards on MCC 5699
HSBC Revolution
4 MPDIncluded in whitelist
Cap: Cap at $1,500 a month
OCBC Rewards
4 MPDIncluded in whitelist
Cap: Cap at $1,000 a month
UOB Preferred Platinum Visa
4 MPDIncluded in whitelist and not excluded
Cap: Cap at $600 a month per spend type
Citibank Rewards MasterCard
4 MPDNot excluded
Cap: Cap at $1,000 a month
Note: Online spend only - excludes travel-related MCCs (3000-3999 range)
Woman's World MasterCard
4 MPDNot excluded
Cap: Cap at $1,000 a month
Note: Online spend only
UOB Visa Signature
4 MPDNot excluded
Cap: Must spend between $1,000 to $1,200 via contactless and $1,000 to $1,200 for FCY
Note: Offline: Local contactless spend between $1,000-$1,200 | FCY: Foreign currency transactions between $1,000-$1,200
UOB Lady's Card
4 MPDEligible under Fashion category
Cap: Cap at $1,000 per calendar month per bonus category
Note: Must select 2 bonus categories: Beauty & Wellness, Dining, Entertainment, Family, Fashion, Transport, or Travel. Earn 1X UNI$ for every $5 spent on all other eligible categories.
UOB Lady's Solitaire
4 MPDEligible under Fashion category
Cap: Cap at $750 per calendar month per bonus category
Note: Must select 2 bonus categories: Beauty & Wellness, Dining, Entertainment, Family, Fashion, Transport, or Travel. Earn 1X UNI$ for every $5 spent on all other eligible categories.
Tips for Maximizing Rewards on MCC 5699
- Use the card with the highest bonus rate for this MCC category
- Track monthly caps to avoid missing out on bonus rewards
- Check if online vs offline spending affects your rewards rate
- Verify the MCC before making large purchases to ensure bonus eligibility
- Consider having multiple cards to maximize rewards across different MCCs
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