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Does Party City
code as Retail?

Know exactly how your credit card will categorize a purchase at Party City — before you tap.

Codes as expected
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MCC Code
5947
Category
Gift, Card, Novelty, and Souvenir Shops
Reward Category
Retail
Confirmed by
PreSwipe team
Best cards for Party City
Citi Double Cash
2% back on all purchases
2% back
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Frequently asked questions
What MCC code does Party City use?
Party City uses MCC 5947 — Gift, Card, Novelty, and Souvenir Shops. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to Party City by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does Party City count as gift, card, novelty, and souvenir shops for credit card rewards?
Yes — Party City codes as Gift, Card, Novelty, and Souvenir Shops (MCC 5947), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a gift, card, novelty, and souvenir shops category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at Party City?
The best card depends on how Party City codes. Since it uses MCC 5947 (Gift, Card, Novelty, and Souvenir Shops), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.