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MCC Code
5912
Category
Drug Stores / Pharmacies
Reward Category
Pharmacy
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What MCC code does The Vitamin Shoppe use?
The Vitamin Shoppe uses MCC 5912 — Drug Stores / Pharmacies. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to The Vitamin Shoppe by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does The Vitamin Shoppe count as drug stores / pharmacies for credit card rewards?
Yes — The Vitamin Shoppe codes as Drug Stores / Pharmacies (MCC 5912), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a drug stores / pharmacies category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at The Vitamin Shoppe?
The best card depends on how The Vitamin Shoppe codes. Since it uses MCC 5912 (Drug Stores / Pharmacies), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.