Merchants Category Codes

A merchant is a business that takes payments from a cardholder in exchange for goods or services.

Every merchant is assigned a four-digit code known as the Merchant Category Code (MCC), see the table below for examples:

While the standard for an MCC is defined in ISO 18245, each acquirer can categorise them differently.

CodeDescription
0742Veterinary Services
0763Agricultural Co-operatives
0780Horticultural Services, Landscaping Services
1520General Contractors-Residential and Commercial
1711Air Conditioning Contractors – Sales and Installation, Heating Contractors – Sales, Service, Installation
1731Electrical Contractors
1740Insulation – Contractors, Masonry, Stonework Contractors, Plastering Contractors, Stonework and Masonry Contractors, Tile Settings Contractors
1750Carpentry Contractors
1761Roofing – Contractors, Sheet Metal Work – Contractors, Siding – Contractors
1771Contractors – Concrete Work
1799Contractors – Special Trade, Not Elsewhere Classified
2741Miscellaneous Publishing and Printing
2791Typesetting, Plate Making, & Related Services
2842Specialty Cleaning, Polishing, and Sanitation Preparations
3000UNITED AIRLINES
3001AMERICAN AIRLINES
3002PAN AMERICAN
3003Airlines
3004TRANS WORLD AIRLINES
3005BRITISH AIRWAYS
3006JAPAN AIRLINES
3007AIR FRANCE
3008LUFTHANSA
3009AIR CANADA
3010KLM (ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES)
3011AEORFLOT
3012QANTAS
3013ALITALIA
3014SAUDIA ARABIAN AIRLINES
3015SWISSAIR
3016SAS
3017SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS
3018VARIG (BRAZIL)
3019Airlines
3020AIR-INDIA
3021AIR ALGERIE
3022PHILIPPINE AIRLINES
3023MEXICANA
3024PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL
3025AIR NEW ZEALAND
3026Airlines
3027UTA/INTERAIR
3028AIR MALTA
3029SABENA
3030AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS
3031OLYMPIC AIRWAYS
3032EL AL
3033ANSETT AIRLINES
3034AUSTRAINLIAN AIRLINES
3035TAP (PORTUGAL)
3036VASP (BRAZIL)
3037EGYPTAIR
3038KUWAIT AIRLINES
3039AVIANCA
3040GULF AIR (BAHRAIN)
3041BALKAN-BULGARIAN AIRLINES
3042FINNAIR
3043AER LINGUS
3044AIR LANKA
3045NIGERIA AIRWAYS
3046CRUZEIRO DO SUL (BRAZIJ)
3047THY (TURKEY)
3048ROYAL AIR MAROC
3049TUNIS AIR
3050ICELANDAIR
3051AUSTRIAN AIRLINES
3052LANCHILE
3053AVIACO (SPAIN)
3054LADECO (CHILE)
3055LAB (BOLIVIA)
3056QUEBECAIRE
3057EASTWEST AIRLINES (AUSTRALIA)
3058DELTA
3059Airlines
3060NORTHWEST
3061CONTINENTAL
3062WESTERN
3063US AIR
3064Airlines
3065AIRINTER
3066SOUTHWEST
3067Airlines
3068Airlines
3069SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES
3070Airlines
3071AIR BRITISH COLUBIA
3072Airlines
3073Airlines
3074Airlines
3075SINGAPORE AIRLINES
3076AEROMEXICO
3077THAI AIRWAYS
3078CHINA AIRLINES
3079Airlines
3080Airlines
3081NORDAIR
3082KOREAN AIRLINES
3083AIR AFRIGUE
3084EVA AIRLINES
3085MIDWEST EXPRESS AIRLINES, INC.
3086Airlines
3087METRO AIRLINES
3088CROATIA AIRLINES
3089TRANSAERO
3090Airlines
3091Airlines
3092Airlines
3093Airlines
3094ZAMBIA AIRWAYS
3095Airlines
3096AIR ZIMBABWE
3097Airlines
3098Airlines
3099CATHAY PACIFIC
3100MALAYSIAN AIRLINE SYSTEM
3101Airlines
3102IBERIA
3103GARUDA (INDONESIA)
3104Airlines
3105Airlines
3106BRAATHENS S.A.F.E. (NORWAY)
3107Airlines
3108Airlines
3109Airlines
3110WINGS AIRWAYS
3111BRITISH MIDLAND
3112WINDWARD ISLAND
3113Airlines
3114Airlines
3115Airlines
3116Airlines
3117VIASA
3118VALLEY AIRLINES
3119Airlines
3120Airlines
3121Airlines
3122Airlines
3123Airlines
3124Airlines
3125TAN
3126TALAIR
3127TACA INTERNATIONAL
3128Airlines
3129SURINAM AIRWAYS
3130SUN WORLD INTERNATIONAL
3131Airlines
3132Airlines
3133SUNBELT AIRLINES
3134Airlines
3135SUDAN AIRWAYS
3136Airlines
3137SINGLETON
3138SIMMONS AIRLINES
3139Airlines
3140Airlines
3141Airlines
3142Airlines
3143SCENIC AIRLINES
3144VIRGIN ATLANTIC
3145SAN JUAN AIRLINES
3146LUXAIR
3147Airlines
3148Airlines
3149Airlines
3150Airlines
3151AIR ZAIRE
3152Airlines
3153Airlines
3154PRINCEVILLE
3155Airlines
3156Airlines
3157Airlines
3158Airlines
3159PBA
3160Airlines
3161ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS
3162Airlines
3163Airlines
3164NORONTAIR
3165NEW YORK HELICOPTER
3166Airlines
3167Airlines
3168Airlines
3169Airlines
3170NOUNT COOK
3171CANADIAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL
3172NATIONAIR
3173Airlines
3174Airlines
3175Airlines
3176METROFLIGHT AIRLINES
3177Airlines
3178MESA AIR
3179Airlines
3180Airlines
3181MALEV
3182LOT (POLAND)
3183Airlines
3184LIAT
3185LAV (VENEZUELA)
3186LAP (PARAGUAY)
3187LACSA (COSTA RICA)
3188Airlines
3189Airlines
3190JUGOSLAV AIR
3191ISLAND AIRLINES
3192IRAN AIR
3193INDIAN AIRLINES
3194Airlines
3195Airlines
3196HAWAIIAN AIR
3197HAVASU AIRLINES
3198Airlines
3199Airlines
3200FUYANA AIRWAYS
3201Airlines
3202Airlines
3203GOLDEN PACIFIC AIR
3204FREEDOM AIR
3205Airlines
3206Airlines
3207Airlines
3208Airlines
3209Airlines
3210Airlines
3211Airlines
3212DOMINICANA
3213Airlines
3214Airlines
3215DAN AIR SERVICES
3216CUMBERLAND AIRLINES
3217CSA
3218CROWN AIR
3219COPA
3220COMPANIA FAUCETT
3221TRANSPORTES AEROS MILITARES ECCUATORANOS
3222COMMAND AIRWAYS
3223COMAIR
3224Airlines
3225Airlines
3226Airlines
3227Airlines
3228CAYMAN AIRWAYS
3229SAETA SOCIAEDAD ECUATORIANOS DE TRANSPORTES AEREOS
3230Airlines
3231SASHA SERVICIO AERO DE HONDURAS
3232Airlines
3233CAPITOL AIR
3234BWIA
3235BROKWAY AIR
3236Airlines
3237Airlines
3238BEMIDJI AIRLINES
3239BAR HARBOR AIRLINES
3240BAHAMASAIR
3241AVIATECA (GUATEMALA)
3242AVENSA
3243AUSTRIAN AIR SERVICE
3244Airlines
3245Airlines
3246Airlines
3247Airlines
3248Airlines
3249Airlines
3250Airlines
3251ALOHA AIRLINES
3252ALM
3253AMERICA WEST
3254TRUMP AIRLINE
3255Airlines
3256ALASKA AIRLINES
3257Airlines
3258Airlines
3259AMERICAN TRANS AIR
3260Airlines
3261AIR CHINA
3262RENO AIR, INC.
3263Airlines
3264Airlines
3265Airlines
3266AIR SEYCHELLES
3267AIR PANAMA
3268Airlines
3269Airlines
3270Airlines
3271Airlines
3272Airlines
3273Airlines
3274Airlines
3275Airlines
3276Airlines
3277Airlines
3278Airlines
3279Airlines
3280AIR JAMAICA
3281Airlines
3282AIR DJIBOUTI
3283Airlines
3284AERO VIRGIN ISLANDS
3285AERO PERU
3286AEROLINEAS NICARAGUENSIS
3287AERO COACH AVAIATION
3288Airlines
3289Airlines
3290Airlines
3291ARIANA AFGHAN
3292CYPRUS AIRWAYS
3293ECUATORIANA
3294ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES
3295KENYA AIRLINES
3296Airlines
3297Airlines
3298AIR MAURITIUS
3299WIDERO’S FLYVESELSKAP
3351AFFILIATED AUTO RENTAL
3352AMERICAN INTL RENT-A-CAR
3353BROOKS RENT-A-CAR
3354ACTION AUTO RENTAL
3355Car Rental
3356Car Rental
3357HERTZ RENT-A-CAR
3358Car Rental
3359PAYLESS CAR RENTAL
3360SNAPPY CAR RENTAL
3361AIRWAYS RENT-A-CAR
3362ALTRA AUTO RENTAL
3363Car Rental
3364AGENCY RENT-A-CAR
3365Car Rental
3366BUDGET RENT-A-CAR
3367Car Rental
3368HOLIDAY RENT-A-WRECK
3369Car Rental
3370RENT-A-WRECK
3371Car Rental
3372Car Rental
3373Car Rental
3374Car Rental
3375Car Rental
3376AJAX RENT-A-CAR
3377Car Rental
3378Car Rental
3379Car Rental
3380Car Rental
3381EUROP CAR
3382Car Rental
3383Car Rental
3384Car Rental
3385TROPICAL RENT-A-CAR
3386SHOWCASE RENTAL CARS
3387ALAMO RENT-A-CAR
3388Car Rental
3389AVIS RENT-A-CAR
3390DOLLAR RENT-A-CAR
3391EUROPE BY CAR
3392Car Rental
3393NATIONAL CAR RENTAL
3394KEMWELL GROUP RENT-A-CAR
3395THRIFTY RENT-A-CAR
3396TILDEN TENT-A-CAR
3397Car Rental
3398ECONO-CAR RENT-A-CAR
3399Car Rental
3400AUTO HOST COST CAR RENTALS
3401Car Rental
3402Car Rental
3403Car Rental
3404Car Rental
3405ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR
3406Car Rental
3407Car Rental
3408Car Rental
3409GENERAL RENT-A-CAR
3410Car Rental
3411Car Rental
3412A-1 RENT-A-CAR
3413Car Rental
3414GODFREY NATL RENT-A-CAR
3415Car Rental
3416Car Rental
3417Car Rental
3418Car Rental
3419ALPHA RENT-A-CAR
3420ANSA INTL RENT-A-CAR
3421ALLSTAE RENT-A-CAR
3422Car Rental
3423AVCAR RENT-A-CAR
3424Car Rental
3425AUTOMATE RENT-A-CAR
3426Car Rental
3427AVON RENT-A-CAR
3428CAREY RENT-A-CAR
3429INSURANCE RENT-A-CAR
3430MAJOR RENT-A-CAR
3431REPLACEMENT RENT-A-CAR
3432RESERVE RENT-A-CAR
3433UGLY DUCKLING RENT-A-CAR
3434USA RENT-A-CAR
3435VALUE RENT-A-CAR
3436AUTOHANSA RENT-A-CAR
3437CITE RENT-A-CAR
3438INTERENT RENT-A-CAR
3439MILLEVILLE RENT-A-CAR
3440VIA ROUTE RENT-A-CAR
3441Car Rental
3501HOLIDAY INNS, HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
3502BEST WESTERN HOTELS
3503SHERATON HOTELS
3504HILTON HOTELS
3505FORTE HOTELS
3506GOLDEN TULIP HOTELS
3507FRIENDSHIP INNS
3508QUALITY INNS, QUALITY SUITES
3509MARRIOTT HOTELS
3510DAYS INN, DAYSTOP
3511ARABELLA HOTELS
3512INTER-CONTINENTAL HOTELS
3513WESTIN HOTELS
3514Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3515RODEWAY INNS
3516LA QUINTA MOTOR INNS
3517AMERICANA HOTELS
3518SOL HOTELS
3519PULLMAN INTERNATIONAL HOTELS
3520MERIDIEN HOTELS
3521CREST HOTELS (see FORTE HOTELS)
3522TOKYO HOTEL
3523PENNSULA HOTEL
3524WELCOMGROUP HOTELS
3525DUNFEY HOTELS
3526Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3527DOWNTOWNER-PASSPORT HOTEL
3528RED LION HOTELS, RED LION INNS
3529CP HOTELS
3530RENAISSANCE HOTELS, STOUFFER HOTELS
3531ASTIR HOTELS
3532SUN ROUTE HOTELS
3533HOTEL IBIS
3534SOUTHERN PACIFIC HOTELS
3535HILTON INTERNATIONAL
3536AMFAC HOTELS
3537ANA HOTEL
3538CONCORDE HOTELS
3539Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3540IBEROTEL HOTELS
3541HOTEL OKURA
3542ROYAL HOTELS
3543FOUR SEASONS HOTELS
3544CIGA HOTELS
3545SHANGRI-LA INTERNATIONAL
3546Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3547Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3548HOTELES MELIA
3549AUBERGE DES GOVERNEURS
3550REGAL 8 INNS
3551Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3552COAST HOTELS
3553PARK INNS INTERNATIONAL
3554Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3555Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3556Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3557Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3558JOLLY HOTELS
3559Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3560Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3561Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3562COMFORT INNS
3563JOURNEY’S END MOTLS
3564Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3565RELAX INNS
3566Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3567Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3568LADBROKE HOTELS
3569Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3570FORUM HOTELS
3571Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3572MIYAKO HOTELS
3573SANDMAN HOTELS
3574VENTURE INNS
3575VAGABOND HOTELS
3576Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3577MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL
3578Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3579HOTEL MERCURE
3580Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3581DELTA HOTEL
3582Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3583SAS HOTELS
3584PRINCESS HOTELS INTERNATIONAL
3585HUNGAR HOTELS
3586SOKOS HOTELS
3587DORAL HOTELS
3588HELMSLEY HOTELS
3589Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3590FAIRMONT HOTELS
3591SONESTA HOTELS
3592OMNI HOTELS
3593CUNARD HOTELS
3594Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3595HOSPITALITY INTERNATIONAL
3596Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3597Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3598REGENT INTERNATIONAL HOTELS
3599PANNONIA HOTELS
3600Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3601Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3602Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3603NOAH’S HOTELS
3604Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3605Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3606Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3607Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3608Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3609Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3610Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3611Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3612MOVENPICK HOTELS
3613Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3614Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3615TRAVELODGE
3616Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3617Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3618Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3619Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3620TELFORD INTERNATIONAL
3621Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3622MERLIN HOTELS
3623DORINT HOTELS
3624Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3625HOTLE UNIVERSALE
3626PRINCE HOTELS
3627Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3628Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3629DAN HOTELS
3630Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3631Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3632Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3633RANK HOTELS
3634SWISSOTEL
3635RESO HOTELS
3636SAROVA HOTELS
3637RAMADA INNS, RAMADA LIMITED
3638HO JO INN, HOWARD JOHNSON
3639MOUNT CHARLOTTE THISTLE
3640HYATT HOTEL
3641SOFITEL HOTELS
3642NOVOTEL HOTELS
3643STEIGENBERGER HOTELS
3644ECONO LODGES
3645QUEENS MOAT HOUSES
3646SWALLOW HOTELS
3647HUSA HOTELS
3648DE VERE HOTELS
3649RADISSON HOTELS
3650RED ROOK INNS
3651IMPERIAL LONDON HOTEL
3652EMBASSY HOTELS
3653PENTA HOTELS
3654LOEWS HOTELS
3655SCANDIC HOTELS
3656SARA HOTELS
3657OBEROI HOTELS
3658OTANI HOTELS
3659TAJ HOTELS INTERNATIONAL
3660KNIGHTS INNS
3661METROPOLE HOTELS
3662Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3663HOTELES EL PRESIDENTS
3664FLAG INN
3665HAMPTON INNS
3666STAKIS HOTELS
3667Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3668MARITIM HOTELS
3669Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3670ARCARD HOTELS
3671ARCTIA HOTELS
3672CAMPANIEL HOTELS
3673IBUSZ HOTELS
3674RANTASIPI HOTELS
3675INTERHOTEL CEDOK
3676Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3677CLIMAT DE FRANCE HOTELS
3678CUMULUS HOTELS
3679DANUBIUS HOTEL
3680Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3681ADAMS MARK HOTELS
3682ALLSTAR INNS
3683Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3684BUDGET HOST INNS
3685BUDGETEL HOTELS
3686SUISSE CHALETS
3687CLARION HOTELS
3688COMPRI HOTELS
3689CONSORT HOTELS
3690COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
3691DILLION INNS
3692DOUBLETREE HOTELS
3693DRURY INNS
3694ECONOMY INNS OF AMERICA
3695EMBASSY SUITES
3696EXEL INNS
3697FARFIELD HOTELS
3698HARLEY HOTELS
3699MIDWAY MOTOR LODGE
3700MOTEL 6
3701GUEST QUARTERS (Formally PICKETT SUITE HOTELS)
3702THE REGISTRY HOTELS
3703RESIDENCE INNS
3704ROYCE HOTELS
3705SANDMAN INNS
3706SHILO INNS
3707SHONEY’S INNS
3708Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3709SUPER8 MOTELS
3710THE RITZ CARLTON HOTELS
3711FLAG INNS (AUSRALIA)
3712GOLDEN CHAIN HOTEL
3713QUALITY PACIFIC HOTEL
3714FOUR SEASONS HOTEL (AUSTRALIA)
3715FARIFIELD INN
3716CARLTON HOTELS
3717CITY LODGE HOTELS
3718KAROS HOTELS
3719PROTEA HOTELS
3720SOUTHERN SUN HOTELS
3721HILTON CONRAD
3722WYNDHAM HOTEL AND RESORTS
3723RICA HOTELS
3724INER NOR HOTELS
3725SEAINES PLANATION
3726RIO SUITES
3727BROADMOOR HOTEL
3728BALLY’S HOTEL AND CASINO
3729JOHN ASCUAGA’S NUGGET
3730MGM GRAND HOTEL
3731HARRAH’S HOTELS AND CASINOS
3732OPRYLAND HOTEL
3733BOCA RATON RESORT
3734HARVEY/BRISTOL HOTELS
3735Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3736COLORADO BELLE/EDGEWATER RESORT
3737RIVIERA HOTEL AND CASINO
3738TROPICANA RESORT AND CASINO
3739WOODSIDE HOTELS AND RESORTS
3740TOWNPLACE SUITES
3741MILLENIUM BROADWAY HOTEL
3742CLUB MED
3743BILTMORE HOTEL AND SUITES
3744CAREFREE RESORTS
3745ST. REGIS HOTEL
3746THE ELIOT HOTEL
3747CLUBCORP/CLUB RESORTS
3748WELESLEY INNS
3749THE BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL
3750CROWNE PLAZA HOTELS
3751HOMEWOOD SUITES
3752PEABODY HOTELS
3753GREENBRIAH RESORTS
3754AMELIA ISLAND PLANATION
3755THE HOMESTEAD
3756SOUTH SEAS RESORTS
3757Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3758Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3759Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3760Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3761Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3762Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3763Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3764Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3765Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3766Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3767Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3768Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3769Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3770Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3771Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3772Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3773Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3774Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3775Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3776Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3777Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3778Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3779Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3780Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3781Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3782Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3783Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3784Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3785Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3786Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3787Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3788Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3789Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3790Hotels/Motels/Inns/Resorts
3816Home2Suites
3835* MASTERS ECONOMY INNS
4011Railroads
4111Local/Suburban Commuter Passenger Transportation – Railroads, Feries, Local Water Transportation.
4112Passenger Railways
4119Ambulance Services
4121Taxicabs and Limousines
4131Bus Lines, Including Charters, Tour Buses
4214Motor Freight Carriers, Moving and Storage Companies, Trucking – Local/Long Distance, Delivery Services – Local
4215Courier Services – Air or Ground, Freight forwarders
4225Public warehousing, Storage
4411Cruise and Steamship Lines
4457Boat Rentals and Leases
4468Marinas, Marine Service, and Supplies
4511Airlines, Air Carriers ( not listed elsewhere)
4582Airports, Airport Terminals, Flying Fields
4722Travel Agencies and Tour Operations
4723Package Tour Operators (For use in Germany only)
4784Toll and Bridge Fees
4789Transportation Services, Not elsewhere classified)
4812Telecommunications Equipment including telephone sales
4814Fax services, Telecommunication Services
4815VisaPhone
4816Computer Network Services
4821Telegraph services
4829Money Orders – Wire Transfer
4899Cable and other pay television (previously Cable Services)
4900Electric, Gas, Sanitary and Water Utilities
5013Motor vehicle supplies and new parts
5021Office and Commercial Furniture
5039Construction Materials, Not Elsewhere Classified
5044Office, Photographic, Photocopy, and Microfilm Equipment
5045Computers, Computer Peripheral Equipment, Software
5046Commercial Equipment, Not Elsewhere Classified
5047Medical, Dental Ophthalmic, Hospital Equipment and Supplies
5051Metal Service Centers and Offices
5065Electrical Parts and Equipment
5072Hardware Equipment and Supplies
5074Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies
5085Industrial Supplies, Not Elsewhere Classified
5094Precious Stones and Metals, Watches and Jewelry
5099Durable Goods, Not Elsewhere Classified
5111Stationery, Office Supplies, Printing, and Writing Paper
5122Drugs, Drug Proprietors, and Druggist’s Sundries
5131Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods
5137Men’s Women’s and Children’s Uniforms and Commercial Clothing
5139Commercial Footwear
5169Chemicals and Allied Products, Not Elsewhere Classified
5172Petroleum and Petroleum Products
5192Books, Periodicals, and Newspapers
5193Florists’ Supplies, Nursery Stock and Flowers
5198Paints, Varnishes, and Supplies
5199Non-durable Goods, Not Elsewhere Classified
5200Home Supply Warehouse Stores
5211Lumber and Building Materials Stores
5231Glass, Paint, and Wallpaper Stores
5251Hardware Stores
5261Nurseries – Lawn and Garden Supply Store
5271Mobile Home Dealers
5300Wholesale Clubs
5309Duty Free Store
5310Discount Stores
5311Department Stores
5331Variety Stores
5399Misc. General Merchandise
5411Grocery Stores, Supermarkets
5422Meat Provisioners – Freezer and Locker
5441Candy, Nut, and Confectionery Stores
5451Dairy Products Stores
5462Bakeries
5499Misc. Food Stores – Convenience Stores and Specialty Markets
5511Car and Truck Dealers (New and Used) Sales, Service, Repairs, Parts, and Leasing
5521Automobile and Truck Dealers (Used Only)
5531Automobile Supply Stores
5532Automotive Tire Stores
5533Automotive Parts, Accessories Stores
5541Service Stations ( with or without ancillary services)
5542Automated Fuel Dispensers
5551Boat Dealers
5561Recreational and Utility Trailers, Camp Dealers
5571Motorcycle Dealers
5592Motor Home Dealers
5598Snowmobile Dealers
5599Miscellaneous Auto Dealers
5611Men’s and Boy’s Clothing and Accessories Stores
5621Women’s Ready-to-Wear Stores
5631Women’s Accessory and Specialty Shops
5641Children’s and Infant’s Wear Stores
5651Family Clothing Stores
5655Sports Apparel, Riding Apparel Stores
5661Shoe Stores
5681Furriers and Fur Shops
5691Men’s and Women’s Clothing Stores
5697Tailors, Seamstress, Mending, and Alterations
5698Wig and Toupee Stores
5699Miscellaneous Apparel and Accessory Shops
5712Furniture, Home Furnishings, and Equipment Stores, ExceptAppliances
5713Floor Covering Stores
5714Drapery, Window Covering and Upholstery Stores
5718Fireplace, Fireplace Screens, and Accessories Stores
5719Miscellaneous Home Furnishing Specialty Stores
5722Household Appliance Stores
5732Electronic Sales
5733Music Stores, Musical Instruments, Piano Sheet Music
5734Computer Software Stores
5735Record Shops
5811Caterers
5812Eating places and Restaurants
5813Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages), Bars, Taverns, Cocktail lounges, Nightclubs and Discotheques
5814Fast Food Restaurants
5815Digital Goods: Media, Books, Movies, Music
5816Digital Goods: Games
5817Digital Goods: Applications (Excludes Games)
5818Digital Goods: Large Digital Goods Merchant
5832Antique Shops – Sales, Repairs, and Restoration Services
5912Drug Stores and Pharmacies
5921Package Stores – Beer, Wine, and Liquor
5931Used Merchandise and Secondhand Stores
5932Antique Shops
5933Pawn Shops and Salvage Yards
5935Wrecking and Salvage Yards
5937Antique Reproductions
5940Bicycle Shops – Sales and Service
5941Sporting Goods Stores
5942Book Stores
5943Stationery Stores, Office and School Supply Stores
5944Watch, Clock, Jewelry, and Silverware Stores
5945Hobby, Toy, and Game Shops
5946Camera and Photographic Supply Stores
5947Card Shops, Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Shops
5948Leather Goods Stores
5949Sewing, Needle, Fabric, and Price Goods Stores
5950Glassware/Crystal Stores
5960Direct Marketing- Insurance Service
5961Mail Order Houses Including Catalog Order Stores, Book/Record Clubs (No longer permitted for U.S. original presentments)
5962Direct Marketing – Travel Related Arrangements Services
5963Door-to-Door Sales
5964Direct Marketing – Catalog Merchant
5965Direct Marketing – Catalog and Catalog and Retail Merchant
5966Direct Marketing- Outbound Telemarketing Merchant
5967Direct Marketing – Inbound Teleservices Merchant
5968Direct Marketing – Continuity/Subscription Merchant
5969Direct Marketing – Not Elsewhere Classified
5970Artist’s Supply and Craft Shops
5971Art Dealers and Galleries
5972Stamp and Coin Stores – Philatelic and Numismatic Supplies
5973Religious Goods Stores
5975Hearing Aids – Sales, Service, and Supply Stores
5976Orthopedic Goods Prosthetic Devices
5977Cosmetic Stores
5978Typewriter Stores – Sales, Rental, Service
5983Fuel – Fuel Oil, Wood, Coal, Liquefied Petroleum
5992Florists
5993Cigar Stores and Stands
5994News Dealers and Newsstands
5995Pet Shops, Pet Foods, and Supplies Stores
5996Swimming Pools – Sales, Service, and Supplies
5997Electric Razor Stores – Sales and Service
5998Tent and Awning Shops
5999Miscellaneous and Specialty Retail Stores
6010Financial Institutions – Manual Cash Disbursements
6011Financial Institutions – Manual Cash Disbursements
6012Financial Institutions – Merchandise and Services
6051Non-Financial Institutions – Foreign Currency, Money Orders (not wire transfer) and Travelers Cheques
6211Security Brokers/Dealers
6300Insurance Sales, Underwriting, and Premiums
6381Insurance Premiums, (no longer valid for first presentment work)
6399Insurance, Not Elsewhere Classified ( no longer valid forfirst presentment work)
6513Real Estate Agents and Managers - Rentals
7011Lodging – Hotels, Motels, Resorts, Central Reservation Services (not elsewhere classified)
7012Timeshares
7032Sporting and Recreational Camps
7033Trailer Parks and Camp Grounds
7210Laundry, Cleaning, and Garment Services
7211Laundry – Family and Commercial
7216Dry Cleaners
7217Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
7221Photographic Studios
7230Barber and Beauty Shops
7251Shop Repair Shops and Shoe Shine Parlors, and Hat Cleaning Shops
7261Funeral Service and Crematories
7273Dating and Escort Services
7276Tax Preparation Service
7277Counseling Service – Debt, Marriage, Personal
7278Buying/Shopping Services, Clubs
7296Clothing Rental – Costumes, Formal Wear, Uniforms
7297Massage Parlors
7298Health and Beauty Shops
7299Miscellaneous Personal Services ( not elsewhere classifies)
7311Advertising Services
7321Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies
7332Blueprinting and Photocopying Services
7333Commercial Photography, Art and Graphics
7338Quick Copy, Reproduction and Blueprinting Services
7339Stenographic and Secretarial Support Services
7342Exterminating and Disinfecting Services
7349Cleaning and Maintenance, Janitorial Services
7361Employment Agencies, Temporary Help Services
7372Computer Programming, Integrated Systems Design and Data Processing Services
7375Information Retrieval Services
7379Computer Maintenance and Repair Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
7392Management, Consulting, and Public Relations Services
7393Protective and Security Services – Including Armored Carsand Guard Dogs
7394Equipment Rental and Leasing Services, Tool Rental, Furniture Rental, and Appliance Rental
7395Photofinishing Laboratories, Photo Developing
7399Business Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
7511Truck Stop
7512Car Rental Companies ( Not Listed Below)
7513Truck and Utility Trailer Rentals
7519Motor Home and Recreational Vehicle Rentals
7523Automobile Parking Lots and Garages
7531Automotive Body Repair Shops
7534Tire Re-treading and Repair Shops
7535Paint Shops – Automotive
7538Automotive Service Shops
7542Car Washes
7549Towing Services
7622Radio Repair Shops
7623Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Repair Shops
7629Electrical And Small Appliance Repair Shops
7631Watch, Clock, and Jewelry Repair
7641Furniture, Furniture Repair, and Furniture Refinishing
7692Welding Repair
7699Repair Shops and Related Services –Miscellaneous
7800Government-Owned Lotteries
7801Government-Licensed On-Line Casinos (On-Line Gambling)
7802Government-Licensed Horse/Dog Racing
7829Motion Pictures and Video Tape Production and Distribution
7832Motion Picture Theaters
7841Video Tape Rental Stores
7911Dance Halls, Studios and Schools
7922Theatrical Producers (Except Motion Pictures), Ticket Agencies
7929Bands, Orchestras, and Miscellaneous Entertainers (Not Elsewhere Classified)
7932Billiard and Pool Establishments
7933Bowling Alleys
7941Commercial Sports, Athletic Fields, Professional Sport Clubs, and Sport Promoters
7991Tourist Attractions and Exhibits
7992Golf Courses – Public
7993Video Amusement Game Supplies
7994Video Game Arcades/Establishments
7995Betting (including Lottery Tickets, Casino Gaming Chips, Off-track Betting and Wagers at Race Tracks)
7996Amusement Parks, Carnivals, Circuses, Fortune Tellers
7997Membership Clubs (Sports, Recreation, Athletic), Country Clubs, and Private Golf Courses
7998Aquariums, Sea-aquariums, Dolphinariums
7999Recreation Services (Not Elsewhere Classified)
8011Doctors and Physicians (Not Elsewhere Classified)
8021Dentists and Orthodontists
8031Osteopaths
8041Chiropractors
8042Optometrists and Ophthalmologists
8043Opticians, Opticians Goods and Eyeglasses
8044Opticians, Optical Goods, and Eyeglasses (no longer validfor first presentments)
8049Podiatrists and Chiropodists
8050Nursing and Personal Care Facilities
8062Hospitals
8071Medical and Dental Laboratories
8099Medical Services and Health Practitioners (Not Elsewhere Classified)
8111Legal Services and Attorneys
8211Elementary and Secondary Schools
8220Colleges, Junior Colleges, Universities, and ProfessionalSchools
8241Correspondence Schools
8244Business and Secretarial Schools
8249Vocational Schools and Trade Schools
8299Schools and Educational Services ( Not Elsewhere Classified)
8351Child Care Services
8398Charitable and Social Service Organizations
8641Civic, Fraternal, and Social Associations
8651Political Organizations
8661Religious Organizations
8675Automobile Associations
8699Membership Organizations ( Not Elsewhere Classified)
8734Testing Laboratories ( non-medical)
8911Architectural – Engineering and Surveying Services
8931Accounting, Auditing, and Bookkeeping Services
8999Professional Services ( Not Elsewhere Defined)
9211Court Costs, including Alimony and Child Support
9222Fines
9223Bail and Bond Payments
9311Tax Payments
9399Government Services ( Not Elsewhere Classified)
9402Postal Services – Government Only
9405Intra – Government Transactions
9700Automated Referral Service ( For Visa Only)
9701Visa Credential Service ( For Visa Only)
9702GCAS Emergency Services ( For Visa Only)
9950Intra – Company Purchases ( For Visa Only)

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