List of Merchant Category Codes
Merchant Category Codes (MCC) | ||
| Code | DESCRIPTION | ORIGIN |
| 0742 | Veterinary services | ISO 18245 |
| 0743 | Wine producers | ISO 18245 |
| 0744 | Champagne producers | ISO 18245 |
| 0763 | Agricultural Cooperatives | MASTERCARD |
| 0780 | Landscaping and horticultural services | ISO 18245 |
| 1353 | Dia (Spain)-Hypermarkets of Food | IT |
| 1406 | H&M Moda (Spain)-Retail Merchants | IT |
| 1520 | General contractors — residential and commercial | ISO 18245 |
| 1711 | Heating, plumbing and air-conditioning contractors | ISO 18245 |
| 1731 | Electrical contractors | ISO 18245 |
| 1740 | Masonry, stonework, tile setting, plastering and insulation contractors | ISO 18245 |
| 1750 | Carpentry contractors | ISO 18245 |
| 1761 | Roofing, siding and sheet metal work contractors | ISO 18245 |
| 1771 | Concrete work contractors | ISO 18245 |
| 1799 | Special trade contractors — not elsewhere classified | ISO 18245 |
| 2741 | Miscellaneous publishing and printing services | ISO 18245 |
| 2791 | Typesetting, platemaking and related services | ISO 18245 |
| 2842 | Speciality cleaning, polishing and sanitation preparations | ISO 18245 |
| G300 | Airlines (codes between 3000 and 3350) | |
| G335 | Car rentals (codes between 3351 and 3500) | |
| G350 | Hotels (codes between 3501 and 3999) | |
| 4011 | Railroads | ISO 18245 |
| 4111 | Local and suburban commuter passenger transportation, including ferries | ISO 18245 |
| 4112 | Passenger railways | ISO 18245 |
| 4119 | Ambulance Services | VISA |
| 4121 | Taxi-cabs and limousines | ISO 18245 |
| 4131 | Bus Lines | VISA |
| 4214 | Motor freight carriers and trucking — local and long distance, moving and storage companies and local delivery | ISO 18245 |
| 4215 | Courier services — air and ground and freight forwarders | ISO 18245 |
| 4225 | Public warehousing and storage — farm products, refrigerated goods and household goods | ISO 18245 |
| 4411 | Steamships and cruise lines | ISO 18245 |
| 4457 | Boat Rentals and Leasing | VISA |
| 4468 | Marinas, marine service and supplies | ISO 18245 |
| 4511 | Airlines and Air Carriers (Not Elsewhere Classified) | VISA |
| 4582 | Airports, Flying Fields, and Airport Terminals | ISO 18245 |
| 4722 | Travel agencies and tour operators | ISO 18245 |
| 4723 | Package Tour Operators – Germany Only | VISA |
| 4784 | Tolls and bridge fees | ISO 18245 |
| 4789 | Transportation services — not elsewhere classified | ISO 18245 |
| 4812 | Telecommunication equipment and telephone sales | ISO 18245 |
| 4813 | Key-entry Telecom Merchant providing single local and long-distance phone calls using a central access number in a non–face-to-face environment using key entry | MASTERCARD |
| 4814 | Telecommunication services, including local and long distance calls, credit card calls, calls through use of magnetic stripe reading telephones and faxes | ISO 18245 |
| 4815 | Monthly summary telephone charges | ISO 18245 |
| 4816 | Computer network/information services | ISO 18245 |
| 4821 | Telegraph services | ISO 18245 |
| 4829 | Wire transfers and money orders | ISO 18245 |
| 4899 | Cable and other pay television services | ISO 18245 |
| 4900 | Utilities — electric, gas, water and sanitary | ISO 18245 |
| 5013 | Motor vehicle supplies and new parts | ISO 18245 |
| 5021 | Office and commercial furniture | ISO 18245 |
| 5039 | Construction materials — not elsewhere classified | ISO 18245 |
| 5044 | Office, photographic, photocopy and microfilm equipment | ISO 18245 |
| 5045 | Computers, computer peripheral equipment — not elsewhere classified | ISO 18245 |
| 5046 | Commercial equipment — not elsewhere classified | ISO 18245 |
| 5047 | Dental/laboratory/medical/ophthalmic hospital equipment and supplies | ISO 18245 |
| 5051 | Metal service centres and offices | ISO 18245 |
| 5065 | Electrical parts and equipment | ISO 18245 |
| 5072 | Hardware equipment and supplies | ISO 18245 |
| 5074 | Plumbing and heating equipment and supplies | ISO 18245 |
| 5085 | Industrial supplies — not elsewhere classified | ISO 18245 |
| 5094 | Precious stones and metals, watches and jewellery | ISO 18245 |
| 5099 | Durable goods — not elsewhere classified | ISO 18245 |
| 5111 | Stationery, office supplies and printing and writing paper | ISO 18245 |
| 5122 | Drugs, drug proprietors | ISO 18245 |
| 5131 | Piece goods, notions and other dry goods | ISO 18245 |
| 5137 | Men’s, women’s and children’s uniforms and commercial clothing | ISO 18245 |
| 5139 | Commercial footwear | ISO 18245 |
| 5169 | Chemicals and allied products — not elsewhere classified | ISO 18245 |
| 5172 | Petroleum and petroleum products | ISO 18245 |
| 5192 | Books, Periodicals and Newspapers | VISA |
| 5193 | Florists’ supplies, nursery stock and flowers | ISO 18245 |
| 5198 | Paints, varnishes and supplies | ISO 18245 |
| 5199 | Non-durable goods — not elsewhere classified | ISO 18245 |
| 5200 | Home supply warehouse outlets | ISO 18245 |
| 5211 | Lumber and building materials outlets | ISO 18245 |
| 5231 | Glass, paint and wallpaper shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5251 | Hardware shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5261 | Lawn and garden supply outlets, including nurseries | ISO 18245 |
| 5271 | Mobile home dealers | ISO 18245 |
| 5299 | Warehouse Club Gas | IT |
| 5300 | Wholesale clubs | ISO 18245 |
| 5309 | Duty-free shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5310 | Discount shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5311 | Department stores | ISO 18245 |
| 5331 | Variety stores | ISO 18245 |
| 5399 | Miscellaneous general merchandise | ISO 18245 |
| 5411 | Groceries and supermarkets | ISO 18245 |
| 5422 | Freezer and locker meat provisioners | ISO 18245 |
| 5441 | Candy, nut and confectionery shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5451 | Dairies | ISO 18245 |
| 5462 | Bakeries | VISA |
| 5499 | Miscellaneous food shops — convenience and speciality retail outlets | ISO 18245 |
| 5511 | Car and truck dealers (new and used) sales, services, repairs, parts and leasing | ISO 18245 |
| 5521 | Car and truck dealers (used only) sales, service, repairs, parts and leasing | ISO 18245 |
| 5531 | Auto Store | MASTERCARD |
| 5532 | Automotive Tire Stores | VISA |
| 5533 | Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores | VISA |
| 5541 | Service stations (with or without ancillary services) | ISO 18245 |
| 5542 | Automated Fuel Dispensers | ISO 18245 |
| 5551 | Boat Dealers | VISA |
| 5552 | Electric Vehicle Charging | VISA |
| 5561 | Camper, recreational and utility trailer dealers | ISO 18245 |
| 5571 | Motorcycle shops and dealers | ISO 18245 |
| 5592 | Motor home dealers | ISO 18245 |
| 5598 | Snowmobile dealers | ISO 18245 |
| 5599 | Miscellaneous automotive, aircraft and farm equipment dealers — not elsewhere classified | ISO 18245 |
| 5611 | Men’s and boys’ clothing and accessory shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5621 | Women’s ready-to-wear shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5631 | Women’s accessory and speciality shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5641 | Children’s and infants’ wear shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5651 | Family clothing shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5655 | Sports and riding apparel shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5661 | Shoe shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5681 | Furriers and fur shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5691 | Men’s and women’s clothing shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5697 | Tailors, seamstresses, mending and alterations | ISO 18245 |
| 5698 | Wig and toupee shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5699 | Miscellaneous apparel and accessory shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5712 | Furniture, home furnishings and equipment shops and manufacturers, except appliances | ISO 18245 |
| 5713 | Floor covering services | ISO 18245 |
| 5714 | Drapery, window covering and upholstery shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5718 | Fireplaces, fireplace screens and accessories shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5719 | Miscellaneous home furnishing speciality shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5722 | Household appliance shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5732 | Electronics shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5733 | Music shops — musical instruments, pianos and sheet music | ISO 18245 |
| 5734 | Computer software outlets | ISO 18245 |
| 5735 | Record shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5811 | Caterers | ISO 18245 |
| 5812 | Eating places and restaurants | ISO 18245 |
| 5813 | Drinking places (alcoholic beverages) — bars, taverns, night-clubs, cocktail lounges and discothèques | ISO 18245 |
| 5814 | Fast food restaurants | ISO 18245 |
| 5815 | Digital Goods Media – Books, Movies, Music | ISO 18245 |
| 5816 | Digital Goods – Games | ISO 18245 |
| 5817 | Digital Goods – Applications (Excludes Games) | ISO 18245 |
| 5818 | Digital Goods – Large Digital Goods Merchant | ISO 18245 |
| 5912 | Drug stores and pharmacies | ISO 18245 |
| 5921 | Package shops — beer, wine and liquor | ISO 18245 |
| 5931 | Used merchandise and second-hand shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5932 | Antique Shops – Sales, Repairs, and Restoration Services | ISO 18245 |
| 5933 | Pawn shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5935 | Wrecking and salvage yards | ISO 18245 |
| 5937 | Antique Reproductions | ISO 18245 |
| 5940 | Bicycle Shops – Sales and Service | ISO 18245 |
| 5941 | Sporting goods shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5942 | Book Stores | ISO 18245 |
| 5943 | Stationery, office and school supply shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5944 | Jewellery, watch, clock and silverware shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5945 | Hobby, toy and game shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5946 | Camera and photographic supply shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5947 | Gift, card, novelty and souvenir shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5948 | Luggage and leather goods shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5949 | Sewing, needlework, fabric and piece goods shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5950 | Glassware and crystal shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5960 | Direct marketing — insurance services | ISO 18245 |
| 5961 | Mail Order Houses Including Catalog Order Stores | IT |
| 5962 | Telemarketing — travel-related arrangement services | ISO 18245 |
| 5963 | Door-to-door sales | ISO 18245 |
| 5964 | Direct marketing — catalogue merchants | ISO 18245 |
| 5965 | Direct marketing — combination catalogue and retail merchants | ISO 18245 |
| 5966 | Direct marketing — outbound telemarketing merchants | ISO 18245 |
| 5967 | Direct marketing — inbound telemarketing merchants | ISO 18245 |
| 5968 | Direct marketing — continuity/subscription merchants | ISO 18245 |
| 5969 | Direct marketing/direct marketers — not elsewhere classified | ISO 18245 |
| 5970 | Artist’s Supply and Craft Shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5971 | Art Dealers and Galleries | ISO 18245 |
| 5972 | Stamp and coin shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5973 | Religious goods and shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5974 | Rubber Stamp Store | IT |
| 5975 | Hearing aids — sales, service and supplies | ISO 18245 |
| 5976 | Orthopaedic goods and prosthetic devices | ISO 18245 |
| 5977 | Cosmetic Stores | ISO 18245 |
| 5978 | Typewriter outlets — sales, service and rentals | ISO 18245 |
| 5983 | Fuel dealers — fuel oil, wood, coal and liquefied petroleum | ISO 18245 |
| 5992 | Florists | ISO 18245 |
| 5993 | Cigar shops and stands | ISO 18245 |
| 5994 | Newsagents and news-stands | ISO 18245 |
| 5995 | Pet shops, pet food and supplies | ISO 18245 |
| 5996 | Swimming pools — sales, supplies and services | ISO 18245 |
| 5997 | Electric razor outlets — sales and service | ISO 18245 |
| 5998 | Tent and awning shops | ISO 18245 |
| 5999 | Miscellaneous and speciality retail outlets | ISO 18245 |
| 6010 | Financial institutions — manual cash disbursements | ISO 18245 |
| 6011 | Financial institutions — automated cash disbursements | ISO 18245 |
| 6012 | Financial institutions — merchandise and services | ISO 18245 |
| 6050 | Quasi Cash—Customer Financial Institution | MASTERCARD |
| 6051 | Non-financial institutions — foreign currency, money orders (not wire transfer), scrip and travellers’ checks | ISO 18245 |
| 6211 | Securities — brokers and dealers | ISO 18245 |
| 6236 | Aero Servicio Carabobo | IT |
| 6300 | Insurance sales, underwriting and premiums | ISO 18245 |
| 6381 | Insurance–Premiums | IT |
| 6399 | Insurance, Not Elsewhere Classified ( no longer valid for first presentment work) | FI |
| 6513 | Real Estate Agents and Managers | VISA |
| 6529 | Remote Stored Value Load — Member Financial Institution | IT |
| 6530 | Remove Stored Value Load — Merchant | IT |
| 6532 | Payment Transaction—Customer Financial Institution | MASTERCARD |
| 6533 | Payment Transaction—Merchant | MASTERCARD |
| 6535 | Value Purchase–Member Financial Institution | IT |
| 6536 | MoneySend Intracountry | MASTERCARD |
| 6537 | MoneySend Intercountry | MASTERCARD |
| 6538 | MoneySend Funding | MASTERCARD |
| 6539 | Funding Transaction (Excluding MoneySend) | IT |
| 6540 | Non-Financial Institutions – Stored Value Card Purchase/Load | VISA |
| 6611 | Overpayments | IT |
| 6760 | Savings Bonds | IT |
| 7011 | Lodging — hotels, motels and resorts | ISO 18245 |
| 7012 | Timeshares | ISO 18245 |
| 7032 | Sporting and recreational camps | ISO 18245 |
| 7033 | Trailer parks and camp-sites | ISO 18245 |
| 7210 | Laundry, cleaning and garment services | ISO 18245 |
| 7211 | Laundry services — family and commercial | ISO 18245 |
| 7216 | Dry cleaners | ISO 18245 |
| 7217 | Carpet and upholstery cleaning | ISO 18245 |
| 7221 | Photographic studios | ISO 18245 |
| 7230 | Barber and Beauty Shops | IT |
| 7251 | Shoe repair shops, shoe shine parlours and hat cleaning shops | ISO 18245 |
| 7261 | Funeral services and crematoriums | ISO 18245 |
| 7273 | Dating and escort services | ISO 18245 |
| 7276 | Tax preparation services | ISO 18245 |
| 7277 | Counselling services — debt, marriage and personal | ISO 18245 |
| 7278 | Buying and shopping services and clubs | ISO 18245 |
| 7280 | Hospital Patient-Personal Funds Withdrawal | IT |
| 7295 | Babysitting Services | IT |
| 7296 | Clothing rentals — costumes, uniforms and formal wear | ISO 18245 |
| 7297 | Massage parlours | ISO 18245 |
| 7298 | Health and beauty spas | ISO 18245 |
| 7299 | Miscellaneous personal services — not elsewhere classified | ISO 18245 |
| 7311 | Advertising Services | VISA |
| 7321 | Consumer credit reporting agencies | ISO 18245 |
| 7322 | Debt collection agencies | ISO 18245 |
| 7332 | Blueprinting and Photocopying Services | IT |
| 7333 | Commercial photography, art and graphics | ISO 18245 |
| 7338 | Quick copy, reproduction and blueprinting services | ISO 18245 |
| 7339 | Stenographic and secretarial support services | ISO 18245 |
| 7342 | Exterminating and disinfecting services | ISO 18245 |
| 7349 | Cleaning, maintenance and janitorial services | ISO 18245 |
| 7361 | Employment agencies and temporary help services | ISO 18245 |
| 7372 | Computer programming, data processing and integrated systems design services | ISO 18245 |
| 7375 | Information retrieval services | ISO 18245 |
| 7379 | Computer maintenance and repair services — not elsewhere classified | ISO 18245 |
| 7392 | Management, consulting and public relations services | ISO 18245 |
| 7393 | Detective agencies, protective agencies and security services, including armoured cars and guard dogs | ISO 18245 |
| 7394 | Equipment, tool, furniture and appliance rentals and leasing | ISO 18245 |
| 7395 | Photofinishing laboratories and photo developing | ISO 18245 |
| 7399 | Business services — not elsewhere classified | ISO 18245 |
| 7511 | Truck Stop | FI |
| 7512 | Automobile Rental Agency—not elsewhere classified | MASTERCARD |
| 7513 | Truck and utility trailer rentals | ISO 18245 |
| 7519 | Motor home and recreational vehicle rentals | ISO 18245 |
| 7523 | Parking lots and garages | ISO 18245 |
| 7524 | Express Payment Service Merchants–Parking Lots and Garages | IT |
| 7531 | Automotive Body Repair Shops | VISA |
| 7534 | Tyre retreading and repair shops | ISO 18245 |
| 7535 | Automotive Paint Shops | VISA |
| 7538 | Automotive Service Shops (Non-Dealer) | VISA |
| 7539 | Automotive Service Shops (Spain) - Other Merchant Categories | IT |
| 7542 | Car washes | ISO 18245 |
| 7549 | Towing services | ISO 18245 |
| 7622 | Electronics repair shops | ISO 18245 |
| 7623 | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Repair Shops | VISA |
| 7629 | Electrical and small appliance repair shops | ISO 18245 |
| 7631 | Watch, clock and jewellery repair shops | ISO 18245 |
| 7641 | Furniture reupholstery, repair and refinishing | ISO 18245 |
| 7692 | Welding services | ISO 18245 |
| 7699 | Miscellaneous repair shops and related services | ISO 18245 |
| 7800 | Government-Owned Lotteries (US Region only) | VISA |
| 7801 | Government Licensed On-Line Casinos (On-Line Gambling) (US Region only) | VISA |
| 7802 | Government-Licensed Horse/Dog Racing (US Region only) | VISA |
| 7829 | Motion picture and video tape production and distribution | ISO 18245 |
| 7832 | Motion picture theatres | ISO 18245 |
| 7833 | Express Payment Service — Motion Picture Theater | IT |
| 7841 | Video tape rentals | ISO 18245 |
| 7911 | Dance halls, studios and schools | ISO 18245 |
| 7922 | Theatrical producers (except motion pictures) and ticket agencies | ISO 18245 |
| 7929 | Bands, Orchestras, and Miscellaneous Entertainers (Not Elsewhere Classified) | VISA |
| 7932 | Billiard and Pool Establishments | VISA |
| 7933 | Bowling Alleys | VISA |
| 7941 | Commercial sports, professional sports clubs, athletic fields and sports promoters | ISO 18245 |
| 7991 | Tourist attractions and exhibits | ISO 18245 |
| 7992 | Public golf courses | ISO 18245 |
| 7993 | Video amusement game supplies | ISO 18245 |
| 7994 | Video game arcades and establishments | ISO 18245 |
| 7995 | Betting, including Lottery Tickets, Casino Gaming Chips, Off-Track Betting, and Wagers at Race Tracks | ISO 18245 |
| 7996 | Amusement Parks, Circuses, Carnivals, and Fortune Tellers | VISA |
| 7997 | Membership clubs (sports, recreation, athletic), country clubs and private golf courses | VISA |
| 7998 | Aquariums, Seaquariums, Dolphinariums, and Zoos | VISA |
| 7999 | Recreation services — not elsewhere classified | ISO 18245 |
| 8011 | Doctors and physicians — not elsewhere classified | ISO 18245 |
| 8021 | Dentists and orthodontists | ISO 18245 |
| 8031 | Osteopaths | ISO 18245 |
| 8041 | Chiropractors | ISO 18245 |
| 8042 | Optometrists and ophthalmologists | ISO 18245 |
| 8043 | Opticians, optical goods and eyeglasses | ISO 18245 |
| 8044 | Optical Goods and Eyeglasses | IT |
| 8049 | Podiatrists and chiropodists | ISO 18245 |
| 8050 | Nursing and personal care facilities | ISO 18245 |
| 8062 | Hospitals | ISO 18245 |
| 8071 | Medical and dental laboratories | ISO 18245 |
| 8099 | Medical services and health practitioners — not elsewhere classified | ISO 18245 |
| 8111 | Legal services and attorneys | ISO 18245 |
| 8211 | Elementary and secondary schools | ISO 18245 |
| 8220 | Colleges, universities, professional schools and junior colleges | ISO 18245 |
| 8241 | Correspondence schools | ISO 18245 |
| 8244 | Business and secretarial schools | ISO 18245 |
| 8249 | Trade and vocational schools | ISO 18245 |
| 8299 | Schools and educational services — not elsewhere classified | ISO 18245 |
| 8351 | Child care services | ISO 18245 |
| 8398 | Charitable and social service organizations | ISO 18245 |
| 8641 | Civic, social and fraternal associations | ISO 18245 |
| 8651 | Political organizations | ISO 18245 |
| 8661 | Religious organizations | ISO 18245 |
| 8675 | Automobile Associations | VISA |
| 8699 | Membership organization — not elsewhere classified | ISO 18245 |
| 8734 | Testing laboratories (non-medical) | ISO 18245 |
| 8911 | Architectural, Engineering, and Surveying Services | VISA |
| 8931 | Accounting, Auditing, and Bookkeeping Services | VISA |
| 8999 | Professional services — not elsewhere classified | ISO 18245 |
| 9034 | I-Purchasing Pilot | IT |
| 9211 | Court costs, including alimony and child support | ISO 18245 |
| 9222 | Fines | ISO 18245 |
| 9223 | Bail and Bond Payments | VISA |
| 9311 | Tax payments | ISO 18245 |
| 9399 | Government services — not elsewhere classified | ISO 18245 |
| 9402 | Postal services — government only | ISO 18245 |
| 9405 | U.S. Federal Government Agencies or Departments | VISA |
| 9406 | Government-Owned Lotteries (Non-U.S. region) | VISA |
| 9700 | Automated Referral Service | IT |
| 9701 | Visa Credential Server | IT |
| 9702 | Emergency Services (GCAS) (Visa use only) | VISA |
| 9751 | UK Supermarkets, Electronic Hot File | IT |
| 9752 | UK Petrol Stations, Electronic Hot File | IT |
| 9754 | Gambling-Horse, Dog Racing, State Lottery | IT |
| 9950 | Intra-Company Purchases | VISA |