Definition of "Office Supply Store"
Aug 6, 2013, 9:20 pm
#46
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 375
This should help you; put in the name and address of a specific location and it will return the category under which it reports to Visa:
http://visa.via.infonow.net/locator/...tLoadAction.do
http://visa.via.infonow.net/locator/...tLoadAction.do
Aug 9, 2013, 4:07 pm
#47
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 16
I recently made a purchase through the UR portal at OfficeDepot.com and it posted as a catalog merchant and did not qualify for the 5X office supply. My in-store purchases, however, have always posted as office supply merchant with 5X bonus.
Aug 9, 2013, 5:50 pm
#48
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Chicago
Programs: Mileage Plus, Rapid Rewards
Posts: 949
I've had success in calling in and having them manually award points when an obvious business supply merchant doesn't post as 5X, though it was almost a year ago. Wouldn't hurt to ask.
Aug 11, 2013, 1:16 pm
#49
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 16
I did contact them through secure messaging and they said they would make a one-time adjustment. I'm not sure they would continue to do it again, though, which makes me leery about making purchases through the portal and hoping to get the double dip.
Oct 24, 2014, 11:50 am
#51
Formerly known as pmclean
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 140
Under the general category of Office Supplies, there are three sub-categories:
5111 – Stationery/Office Supplies
5943 – Stationery Store
5947 – Gift, Card, Novelty Stores
Do all three sub-categories code as the general office supplies?
5111 – Stationery/Office Supplies
5943 – Stationery Store
5947 – Gift, Card, Novelty Stores
Do all three sub-categories code as the general office supplies?
Dec 6, 2014, 2:41 pm
#52
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 496
5943 (which includes many Staples, OfficeDepot and OfficeMax) qualify.
I have no information about 5111.
Jun 4, 2015, 2:05 pm
#53
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: United 1K, Marriott Platinum, SPG Platinum
Posts: 1,990
Is there a list of online stores that count as "office supply stores?"
Hi All,
I have a few relatively big ticket items I need to buy for work: TVs, etc. I'd like to get these online, but I'd especially like to get them at an Office Supply store. I'm assuming staples.com, officemax.com, etc categorize as 5x bonus category places. Is there a list of other online stores that code as office supply stores? Thanks!
I have a few relatively big ticket items I need to buy for work: TVs, etc. I'd like to get these online, but I'd especially like to get them at an Office Supply store. I'm assuming staples.com, officemax.com, etc categorize as 5x bonus category places. Is there a list of other online stores that code as office supply stores? Thanks!
Jun 4, 2015, 3:43 pm
#54
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Somewhere in Florida
Posts: 2,621
Sure is: https://www.visa.com/supplierlocator/index.jsp
I'd first start by entering stores you know are eligible: IE: Staples, Office Depot, Quill, Reliable Office Supplies, etc. Note the merchant category codes, since you know those will be allowed.
Next, clear all of the fields and under Industry Segment, choose Office Supplies/Stationery. Throw in a ZIP code and search. If buying online, try looking for where their corporate offices are and use that ZIP.
Some interesting results near where I am today:
Hallmark stores
run-down motel
few tourist trap crap shops
head shop(!)...I guess bongs are "office supplies"
used CD store
the GI department of a local hospital
car wash
soap & perfume store
candle shop
and a sex toy store.
YMMV... which is why I suggest searching known good "Office Supply" stores on that list, write down the 4-digit MCC# from those, and make sure where you want to order from matches.
I'd first start by entering stores you know are eligible: IE: Staples, Office Depot, Quill, Reliable Office Supplies, etc. Note the merchant category codes, since you know those will be allowed.
Next, clear all of the fields and under Industry Segment, choose Office Supplies/Stationery. Throw in a ZIP code and search. If buying online, try looking for where their corporate offices are and use that ZIP.
Some interesting results near where I am today:
Hallmark stores
run-down motel
few tourist trap crap shops
head shop(!)...I guess bongs are "office supplies"
used CD store
the GI department of a local hospital
car wash
soap & perfume store
candle shop
and a sex toy store.
YMMV... which is why I suggest searching known good "Office Supply" stores on that list, write down the 4-digit MCC# from those, and make sure where you want to order from matches.
Aug 10, 2015, 7:13 am
#55
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan USA
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Posts: 5,472