MCC 5943: Stationery Stores, Office and School Supply Stores — Credit Card Bonus Rates
MCC 5943 covers STATIONERY STORES, OFFICE AND SCHOOL SUPPLY STORES merchants, classified under office supply. The top card is Ink Business Cash earning 5X. 9 cards earn elevated rewards at these merchants. MCC Lookup Tool to find which cards earn bonus rewards here.
Real-World Examples: MCC 5943 Merchants
Office Depot, Staples, and Walmart's school supply section use MCC 5943. Purchases like pens, notebooks, and desktop printers get coded here.
When you swipe your credit card at any of these merchants, the transaction posts as MCC 5943 (stationery stores, office and school supply stores). Your card issuer uses this code to determine whether office supply category bonuses apply — so knowing which merchants trigger this code helps you choose the right card before you spend.
MCC 5943 vs Similar Codes
Cardholders often mistake tech gadgets for being coded under stationery stores when they're not. School supplies from big retailers might also surprise them by fitting this category.
This distinction matters because different MCC codes can trigger different bonus rates on your credit card, even for similar types of merchants. Always check your transaction statement to confirm which MCC posted — some card issuers allow you to see the MCC in their app or online portal.
9 Cards That Earn Bonus on MCC 5943
Annual Rewards at MCC 5943 Merchants by Spending Level
How much you earn annually from stationery stores, office and school supply stores spending (MCC 5943), based on effective cashback value after accounting for point valuations:
Calculations assume 100% of spending qualifies at MCC 5943 merchants. Effective value uses current point valuations from our Points Calculator. Annual fee not deducted — see individual card reviews for net value after fee.
Merchants Using MCC 5943
MCC 5943 (Stationery Stores, Office and School Supply Stores) covers 10 merchants in our database. 9 credit cards earn elevated rewards on stationery stores, office and school supply stores transactions. The top earning rate is 5x from the Ink Business Cash.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MCC code 5943? +
MCC 5943 stands for Stationery Stores, Office and School Supply Stores. It is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used by payment networks to classify businesses in the office_supply category. Our database tracks 10 merchants with this code.
What types of businesses use MCC 5943? +
Merchants classified under MCC 5943 (Stationery Stores, Office and School Supply Stores) operate in the office_supply sector. Card networks assign this code during merchant onboarding based on the primary business activity. Examples include Global Industrial, Office Depot, OfficeMax, Quill.
Which credit cards earn bonus rewards at MCC 5943 merchants? +
The top cards for MCC 5943 (Stationery Stores, Office and School Supply Stores) are: Ink Business Cash (10x); Business Gold (8x); Business Triple Cash Rewards (3x). These cards earn elevated rates specifically in the office_supply category. Use our card comparison above to see full bonus rates and annual fees.
How many credit cards earn bonus rewards at MCC 5943 merchants? +
9 credit cards in our database earn elevated rewards on MCC 5943 (Stationery Stores, Office and School Supply Stores) purchases. The top rate is 10x from the Ink Business Cash. Use the card grid above to compare all rates and annual fees.
What merchants are classified under MCC 5943? +
MCC 5943 covers 10 merchants in our database, including Global Industrial, Office Depot, OfficeMax, Quill, and 6 more. All purchases at these merchants post as 'Stationery Stores, Office and School Supply Stores' and trigger office_supply category bonus rates on eligible credit cards.
Does Global Industrial count as office_supply for credit card rewards? +
Yes. Global Industrial is classified under MCC 5943 (Stationery Stores, Office and School Supply Stores), which falls in the office_supply category. Cards with office_supply bonus categories will apply the elevated earn rate — the top option earns 10x at qualifying merchants in this code.