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MCC 5816 is designated for purchases of digital games, including software, mobile games, downloadable content, and in-app purchases.
Crypto Card Relevance
For crypto-card users, MCC 5816 matters because card programs may use merchant category codes to approve, decline, surcharge, or exclude a transaction from rewards. Always check the card provider's restricted MCC list and cardholder agreement before relying on a card for this merchant type.
High Risk; Restricted
This MCC is considered high-risk for fraud and illegal activity, and is therefore restricted. Registration with the card network is required for merchants who operate games of skill, and special operational rules may apply. As a result, this MCC is blocked by many card issuers.
Fees and Card Treatment
CryptoCardsList does not publish an estimated interchange-fee range for MCC 5816. Interchange, processor costs, and card-program fees vary by network, issuer, merchant setup, country, card type, and contract terms, so a generic rate would be misleading.
For cardholders, the practical question is whether the card provider allows this MCC and whether the provider applies any extra fees or limits for this merchant category.
Rewards Eligibility
Rewards and cashback eligibility for MCC 5816 depend on the specific card program. Some providers exclude certain MCCs from rewards even when the transaction itself is approved.
Do not assume cashback applies solely because a merchant accepts the card. Review the provider's rewards terms and any rewards-restricted MCC list before spending.
Crypto Card Restrictions
Cards in the current CryptoCardsList dataset that explicitly list MCC 5816 as blocked or restricted:
No listed card in the current dataset explicitly blocks MCC 5816. This does not guarantee approval; issuers can change MCC restrictions without notice.
Cards that explicitly list MCC 5816 as rewards-restricted:
No listed card in the current dataset explicitly excludes MCC 5816 from rewards.
Tax Notes
CryptoCardsList does not provide tax advice for MCC 5816. MCCs can help categorize the merchant type, but tax treatment depends on the jurisdiction, whether the purchase is personal or business-related, and the underlying goods or services purchased.
Keep your own transaction records and consult a qualified advisor when tax treatment matters.