Overview
Merchant Category Codes (MCCs) are four-digit numbers used by credit card companies to classify businesses by the types of goods or services they provide.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0742 | Veterinary Services |
| 0763 | Agricultural Cooperatives |
| 1520 | General Contractors (Residential and Commercial) |
| 1711 | Heating, Plumbing, Air Conditioning Contractors |
| 1731 | Electrical Contractors |
| 1799 | Special Trade Contractors |
| 2741 | Miscellaneous Publishing and Printing |
| 2791 | Typesetting, Plate Making, and Related Services |
| 2842 | Specialty Cleaning, Polishing, and Sanitation Preparations |
| 3000-3299 | Airlines (Major U.S. Airlines) |
| 3351 | Coin-Operated Laundry Services |
| 3501 | Cable, Satellite, and Other Pay Television Services |
| 4011 | Railroads |
| 4111 | Local and Suburban Commuter Passenger Transportation (including ferries) |
| 4112 | Passenger Railways |
| 4121 | Taxicabs and Limousines |
| 4131 | Bus Lines |
| 4411 | Cruise Lines |
| 4457 | Boat Leases and Rentals |
| 4468 | Marinas, Marine Service, and Supplies |
| 4511 | Airlines, Air Carriers (not classified elsewhere) |
| 4582 | Airports, Airport Terminals, Flying Fields |
| 4722 | Travel Agencies and Tour Operators |
| 4784 | Tolls and Bridge Fees |
| 4812 | Telecommunications Equipment including Telephone Sales |
| 4814 | Telecommunication Services (including Local and Long Distance Calls) |
| 4816 | Computer Network/Information Services |
| 4899 | Cable and Other Pay Television Services |
| 4900 | Utilities – Electric, Gas, Water, and Sanitary |
| 5045 | Computers, Computer Peripheral Equipment, Software |
| 5047 | Medical, Dental, Ophthalmic, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies |
| 5072 | Hardware, Equipment, and Supplies |
| 5192 | Books, Periodicals, and Newspapers |
| 5211 | Lumber and Building Materials Stores |
| 5231 | Glass, Paint, and Wallpaper Stores |
| 5311 | Department Stores |
| 5399 | Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores |
| 5411 | Grocery Stores and Supermarkets |
| 5422 | Freezer and Locker Meat Provisioners |
| 5462 | Bakeries |
| 5499 | Miscellaneous Food Stores |
| 5531 | Auto and Home Supply Stores |
| 5532 | Automotive Tire Stores |
| 5533 | Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores |
| 5541 | Service Stations (with or without ancillary services) |
| 5542 | Automated Fuel Dispensers |
| 5551 | Boat Dealers |
| 5561 | Recreational and Utility Trailer Dealers |
| 5571 | Motorcycle Dealers |
| 5599 | Miscellaneous Automotive, Aircraft, and Farm Equipment Dealers |
| 5611 | Men's and Boys' Clothing and Accessories Stores |
| 5621 | Women's Ready-to-Wear Stores |
| 5631 | Women's Accessory and Specialty Stores |
| 5641 | Children's and Infants' Wear Stores |
| 5651 | Family Clothing Stores |
| 5655 | Sports Apparel, Riding Apparel Stores |
| 5661 | Shoe Stores |
| 5691 | Men's and Women's Clothing Stores |
| 5699 | Miscellaneous Apparel and Accessory Stores |
| 5712 | Furniture, Home Furnishings, and Equipment Stores (except Appliances) |
| 5713 | Floor Covering Stores |
| 5714 | Drapery, Window Covering, and Upholstery Stores |
| 5718 | Fireplace, Fireplace Screens, and Accessories Stores |
| 5722 | Household Appliance Stores |
| 5732 | Electronics Stores |
| 5733 | Music Stores – Musical Instruments, Pianos, Sheet Music |
| 5734 | Computer Software Stores |
| 5735 | Record Stores |
| 5812 | Eating Places and Restaurants |
| 5813 | Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) – Bars, Taverns, Nightclubs, Cocktail Lounges, and Discotheques |
| 5814 | Fast Food Restaurants |
| 5912 | Drug Stores and Pharmacies |
| 5921 | Package Stores – Beer, Wine, and Liquor |
| 5931 | Used Merchandise and Secondhand Stores |
| 5932 | Antique Shops – Sales, Repairs, and Restoration Services |
| 5933 | Pawn Shops |
| 5935 | Wrecking and Salvage Yards |
| 5937 | Antique Reproductions |
| 5941 | Sporting Goods Stores |
| 5942 | Book Stores |
| 5943 | Stationery, Office Supplies, Printing, and Writing Paper |
| 5944 | Jewelry Stores, Watches, Clocks, and Silverware Stores |
| 5945 | Hobby, Toy, and Game Shops |
| 5946 | Camera and Photographic Supply Stores |
| 5947 | Gift, Card, Novelty, and Souvenir Shops |
| 5948 | Luggage and Leather Goods Stores |
| 5949 | Sewing, Needlework, Fabric, and Piece Goods Stores |
| 5950 | Glassware and Crystal Stores |
| 5964 | Catalog Merchants |
| 5965 | Combination Catalog and Retail Merchants |
| 5966 | Direct Marketing – Outbound Telemarketing Merchants |
| 5967 | Direct Marketing – Inbound Telemarketing Merchants |
| 5968 | Direct Marketing – Continuity/Subscription Merchants |
| 5969 | Other Direct Marketers (not classified elsewhere) |
| 5970 | Artist Supply Stores, Craft Shops |
| 5971 | Art Dealers and Galleries |
| 5972 | Stamp and Coin Stores (Philatelic and Numismatic Supplies) |
| 5973 | Religious Goods Stores |
| 5975 | Hearing Aids – Sales, Service, and Supply Stores |
| 5976 | Orthopedic Goods – Prosthetic Devices |
| 5977 | Cosmetic Stores |
| 5978 | Typewriter Stores (Sales, Rental, Service) |
| 5983 | Fuel Dealers – Fuel Oil, Wood, Coal, Liquefied Petroleum |
| 5992 | Florists |
| 5993 | Cigar Stores and Stands |
| 5994 | News Dealers and Newsstands |
| 5995 | Pet Shops, Pet Foods, and Supplies |
| 5996 | Swimming Pools – Sales, Supplies, and Services |
| 5997 | Electric Razor Stores – Sales and Service |
| 5998 | Tent and Awning Shops |
| 5999 | Miscellaneous and Specialty Retail Stores |