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5621

MCC 5621: Women’s Ready-to-Wear Stores — Credit Card Bonus Rates

Also classified as:
Visa: “Women’s Ready-to-Wear Stores”
MC: “Women’s Ready-to-Wear Stores”
Quick Answer

MCC 5621 covers WOMEN’S READY-TO-WEAR STORES merchants, classified under apparel. To maximize rewards at these businesses, look for credit cards with broad spending bonuses or apparel category multipliers. MCC Lookup Tool to find which cards earn bonus rewards here.

Popular stores like H&M, Zara, and Forever 21 use MCC 5621. Purchases of women's clothing such as dresses, tops, and jeans are coded here.

Common Confusion

Cardholders might be surprised to find men’s clothing purchases at the same stores don't qualify under this code.

Merchants Using MCC 5621

Abercrombie & Fitch Adidas American Eagle Anthropologie Banana Republic Calvin Klein Coach Columbia Sportswear Express Forever 21 Free People Gap Guess H&M Hollister J.Crew Kate Spade Lululemon Michael Kors Nike +11 more

Related MCC Codes

5611Men’s and Boy’s Clothing and Accessories Stores 5631Women’s Accessory and Specialty Shops 5641Children’s and Infant’s Wear Stores 5651Family Clothing Stores 5655Sports Apparel, Riding Apparel Stores 5661Shoe Stores 5681Furriers and Fur Shops 5691Men’s and Women’s Clothing Stores

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MCC code 5621? +

MCC 5621 stands for Women’s Ready-to-Wear Stores. It is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used by payment networks to classify businesses in the apparel category. Our database tracks 31 merchants with this code.

What types of businesses use MCC 5621? +

Merchants classified under MCC 5621 (Women’s Ready-to-Wear Stores) operate in the apparel sector. Card networks assign this code during merchant onboarding based on the primary business activity. Examples include Abercrombie & Fitch, Adidas, American Eagle, Anthropologie.

Which credit cards earn bonus rewards at MCC 5621 merchants? +

MCC 5621 (Women’s Ready-to-Wear Stores) is not currently a dedicated bonus category for most major credit cards. For apparel spending at these merchants, a flat-rate rewards card (1.5–2% on all purchases) is typically your most reliable option. Use our MCC Lookup Tool to find the best card for any specific merchant.

How many credit cards earn bonus rewards at MCC 5621 merchants? +

Currently, no credit cards in our database have a dedicated bonus category for MCC 5621 (Women’s Ready-to-Wear Stores). Most purchases posting with this code will earn base rewards (typically 1–1.5x on everyday cards). A flat-rate cashback card is the most predictable choice for apparel spending.

What merchants are classified under MCC 5621? +

MCC 5621 covers 31 merchants in our database, including Abercrombie & Fitch, Adidas, American Eagle, Anthropologie, and 27 more. All purchases at these merchants post as 'Women’s Ready-to-Wear Stores' and trigger apparel category bonus rates on eligible credit cards.

Does Abercrombie & Fitch count as apparel for credit card rewards? +

Abercrombie & Fitch is classified under MCC 5621 (Women’s Ready-to-Wear Stores). Most cards do not have a dedicated bonus category for this MCC, so purchases will earn base rewards (typically 1–1.5x). A flat-rate card is the most predictable choice here.

What is the difference between MCC 5621 and MCC 5611? +

MCC 5621 (Women’s Ready-to-Wear Stores) and MCC 5611 (Men’s and Boy’s Clothing and Accessories Stores) are both in the apparel category but cover distinct merchant types. MCC 5621 is used for women’s ready-to-wear stores businesses, while MCC 5611 is assigned to men’s and boy’s clothing and accessories stores merchants. Both may qualify for the same bonus category on your card — check your card's terms or use our MCC Lookup Tool to confirm.

Data verified Mar 2026 · Methodology · Advertiser Disclosure