Technical Definition

Merchants classified with this MCC sell packaged alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, and liquor for consumption off the premises and may also sell a limited variety of food and snack items, newspapers and magazines, and a limited selection of toiletries and over-the-counter medicines. Alcohol – Liquor Stores

Cross-Industry Classification

This code is part of the ISO 18245 standard used by global payment networks. It may correspond to the following alternate classification systems:

  • VISA: Package Stores – Beer, Wine, and Liquor
  • MASTERCARD: Package Stores, Beer, Wine, and Liquor
  • SIC: Pending cross-reference
  • NAICS: Pending cross-reference

Associated Merchants

The following merchants are known to historically trigger this category for rewards calculation:

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