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Does The North Face
code as Retail?

Know exactly how your credit card will categorize a purchase at The North Face — before you tap.

Codes as expected
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MCC Code
5699
Category
Misc. Apparel / Accessory Shops
Reward Category
Retail
Confirmed by
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Best cards for The North Face
Citi Double Cash
2% back on all purchases
2% back
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Frequently asked questions
What MCC code does The North Face use?
The North Face uses MCC 5699 — Misc. Apparel / Accessory Shops. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to The North Face by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does The North Face count as misc. apparel / accessory shops for credit card rewards?
Yes — The North Face codes as Misc. Apparel / Accessory Shops (MCC 5699), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a misc. apparel / accessory shops category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at The North Face?
The best card depends on how The North Face codes. Since it uses MCC 5699 (Misc. Apparel / Accessory Shops), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.