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**Merchant Category Code 5192: Books, Periodicals, and Newspapers**The Merchant Category Code (MCC) 5192 is specifically designated for businesses that sell books, periodicals, and newspapers. This code is used by major payment card organizations such as MasterCard and Visa to categorize merchants based on their business activity. Retailers like bookstores, newsstands, and online publishers fall under this category, facilitating the processing of credit card transactions and enabling the determination of interchange fees. The MCC 5192 is also utilized in risk assessment and credit card reward programs, ensuring that transactions are accurately reported and compliant with regulatory requirements.