MCC Code
5251
Category
Hardware Stores
Reward Category
Home Improvement
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What MCC code does Northern Tool + Equipment use?
Northern Tool + Equipment uses MCC 5251 — Hardware Stores. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to Northern Tool + Equipment by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does Northern Tool + Equipment count as hardware stores for credit card rewards?
Yes — Northern Tool + Equipment codes as Hardware Stores (MCC 5251), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a hardware stores category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at Northern Tool + Equipment?
The best card depends on how Northern Tool + Equipment codes. Since it uses MCC 5251 (Hardware Stores), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.