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MCC CodeCategory DescriptionBest Cards
Other MCC codes
0742Veterinary Services
0763Agricultural Co-operatives
0780Horticultural Services, Landscaping Services
1520General Contractors - Residential and Commercial
1731Electrical Contractors
1750Carpentry Contractors
1799Contractors – Special Trade, Not Elsewhere Classified
2741Miscellaneous Publishing and Printing
3000–3441 · Travel and car rental
3000United Airlines
3001American Airlines
3002Airlines
3003Airlines
3004Airlines
3005British Airways
3006Japan Airlines
3007Air France
3008Lufthansa
3009Air Canada
3010KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
3011Aeorflot
3012Quantas
3013Alitalia
3014Saudia Arabian Airlines
3015Swiss Air
3016SAS
3017South African Airways
3018Airlines
3019Airlines
3020Air India
3021Air Algerie
3022Philippine Airlines
3023Airlines
3024Pakistan International
3025Air New Zealand
3026Emirates Airlines
3027Airlines
3028Airlines
3029Airlines
3034Etihad Airways
3042Finnair
3052Lanchile
3056Quebecaire
3058Delta
3066Southwest
3072Cebu Pacific
3075Singapore Airlines
3076Aeromexico
3077Thai Airways
3078China Airlines
3079Jetstar Airways
3082Korean Airlines
3084Eva Airlines
3098Asiana Airlines
3099Cathay Pacific
3100Malaysia Airlines
3136Qatar Airways
3144Virgin Atlantic
3161All Nippon Airways
3174JetBlue Airways
3206China Eastern Airlines
3211Norwegian Air Shuttle
3245Easyjet
3246Ryanair
3256Alaska Airlines
3260Spirit Airlines
3261Air China
3294Ethiopian Airlines
3351Car Rental Agencies
3352Car Rental Agencies
3353Car Rental Agencies
3354Car Rental Agencies
3355Sixt Car Rental
3356Car Rental Agencies
3357Hertz Rent-a-car
3358Car Rental Agencies
3359Payless Car Rental
3360Car Rental Agencies
3361Car Rental Agencies
3362Car Rental Agencies
3363Car Rental Agencies
3364Car Rental Agencies
3365Car Rental Agencies
3366Budget Rent-a-car
3367Car Rental Agencies
3368Car Rental Agencies
3369Car Rental Agencies
3370Car Rental Agencies
3371Car Rental Agencies
3372Car Rental Agencies
3373Car Rental Agencies
3374Car Rental Agencies
3375Car Rental Agencies
3376Car Rental Agencies
3377Car Rental Agencies
3378Car Rental Agencies
3379Car Rental Agencies
3380Car Rental Agencies
3381Europ Car
3382Car Rental Agencies
3383Car Rental Agencies
3384Car Rental Agencies
3385Car Rental Agencies
3386Car Rental Agencies
3387Car Rental Agencies
3388Car Rental Agencies
3389Avis Rent-a-car
3390Car Rental Agencies
3391Car Rental Agencies
3392Car Rental Agencies
3393Car Rental Agencies
3394Car Rental Agencies
3395Thrifty Rent-a-car
3396Car Rental Agencies
3397Car Rental Agencies
3398Car Rental Agencies
3399Car Rental Agencies
3400Car Rental Agencies
3401Car Rental Agencies
3402Car Rental Agencies
3403Car Rental Agencies
3404Car Rental Agencies
3405Enterprise Rent-a-car
3406Car Rental Agencies
3407Car Rental Agencies
3408Car Rental Agencies
3409Car Rental Agencies
3410Car Rental Agencies
3411Car Rental Agencies
3412Car Rental Agencies
3413Car Rental Agencies
3414Car Rental Agencies
3415Car Rental Agencies
3416Car Rental Agencies
3417Car Rental Agencies
3418Car Rental Agencies
3419Car Rental Agencies
3420Car Rental Agencies
3421Car Rental Agencies
3422Car Rental Agencies
3423Car Rental Agencies
3424Car Rental Agencies
3425Car Rental Agencies
3426Car Rental Agencies
3427Car Rental Agencies
3428Car Rental Agencies
3429Car Rental Agencies
3430Car Rental Agencies
3431Car Rental Agencies
3432Car Rental Agencies
3433Car Rental Agencies
3434Car Rental Agencies
3435Car Rental Agencies
3436Car Rental Agencies
3437Car Rental Agencies
3438Car Rental Agencies
3439Car Rental Agencies
3440Car Rental Agencies
3441Car Rental Agencies
Other MCC codes
3501Holiday Inns, Holiday Inn Express
3502Best Western Hotels
3503Sheraton Hotels
3504Hilton Hotels
3505Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3506Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3507Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3508Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3509Marriott Hotels
3510Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3511Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3512Inter-continental Hotels
3513Westin Hotels
3514Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3515Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3516Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3517Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3518Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3519Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3520Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3521Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3522Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3523Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3524Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3525Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3526Prince Hotels
3527Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3528Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3529Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3530Renaissance Hotels, Stouffer Hotels
3531Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3532Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3533Hotel Ibis
3534Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3535Hilton International
3536Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3537Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3538Concorde Hotels
3539Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3540Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3541Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3542Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3543Four Seasons Hotels
3544Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3545Shangri-la International
3546Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3547Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3548Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3549Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3550Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3551Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3552Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3553Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3554Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3555Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3556Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3557Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3558Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3559Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3560Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3561Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3562Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3563Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3564Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3565Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3566Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3567Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3568Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3569Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3570Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3571Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3572Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3573Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3574Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3575Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3576Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3577Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3578Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3579Hotel Mercure
3580Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3581Delta Hotel
3582Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3583Sas Hotels
3584Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3585Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3586Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3587Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3588Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3589Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3590Fairmont Hotels Corporation
3591Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3592Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3593Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3594Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3595Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3596Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3597Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3598Hilton Conrad
3599Hotels, Motels, Resorts
3604Hilton Garden Inn
3619Aloft
3634Swissotel
3640Hyatt Hotel
3641Sofitel Hotels
3642Novotel Sieh (Accor)
3649Radisson Hotels
3690Courtyard By Marriott
3692Doubletree Hotels
3710The Ritz Carlton Hotels
3716Carlton Hotels
3721Hilton Conrad
3742Club Med
3745St. Regis Hotel
3750Crowne Plaza Hotels
3778Four Points Hotels
3779W Hotels
3780Disney Resorts
3790Raffles Hotels
3813Hotel Indigo
3826Autograph
3831Waldorf
3837Hoshino Resorts
3999Lodging - Hotels, Motels, Resorts
4011Railroads
4111Local/suburban Commuter Passenger Transportation – Railroads, Ferries, 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
4511Airlines, Air Carriers
4582Airports, Airport Terminals, Flying Fields
4722Travel Agencies and Tour Operations
4784Toll and Bridge Fees
4789Transportation Services - Not Elsewhere Classified
4812Telecommunications Equipment Including Telephone Sales
4813Telecommunication Services
4814Fax Services, Telecommunication Services
4816Computer Network Services
4821Telegraph Services
4829Wire Transfers and Money Orders
4899Cable, Satellite and Other Pay Television/radio/streaming Services
4900Electric, Gas, Sanitary and Water Utilities
5013Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts
5021Office and Commercial Furniture
5039Construction Materials, Not Elsewhere Classified
5044Office
5045Computers, Computer Peripheral Equipment, Not Elsewhere Classified
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 Proprietaries, and Druggist 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
5199Nondurable 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
5262Marketplaces
5271Mobile Home Dealers
5300Wholesale Clubs
5306Markets
5309Duty Free Store
5310Discount Stores
5311Department Stores
5331Variety Stores
5399Miscellaneous General Merchandise
5411–5499 · Food retail and grocery
5411Grocery Stores, Supermarkets
5422Meat Provisioners – Freezer and Locker
5441Candy, Nut, and Confectionery Stores
5451Dairy Products Stores
5462Bakeries
5499Miscellaneous Food Stores – Convenience Stores and Specialty Markets
Other MCC codes
5511Car and Truck Dealers new and Used Sales, Service, Repairs, Parts, and Leasing
5531Auto and Home Supply Outlets
5532Automotive Tire Stores
5533Automotive Parts, Accessories Stores
5541Service Stations with Or Without Ancillary Services
5542Automated Fuel Dispensers
5552Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging services
5592Motor Home 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
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, Except Appliances
5713Floor Covering Stores
5714Drapery, Window Covering and Upholstery Stores
5715Alcoholic Beverage Wholesalers
5718Fireplace, Fireplace Screens, and Accessories Stores
5719Miscellaneous Home Furnishing Specialty Stores
5722Household Appliance Stores
5732Electronics Sale
5733Music Stores, Musical Instruments, Piano Sheet Music
5734Computer Software Stores
5735Record Shops
5811–5814 · Dining and restaurants
5811Caterers
5812Eating Places and Restaurants
5813Bars
5814Fast Food Restaurants
Other MCC codes
5815Digital Goods — Media, books, movies, music
5816Digital Goods — Games
5817Digital Goods — Software Applications excluding games
5818Digital Goods — Multi-category
5912Drug Stores and Pharmacies
5921Package Stores – Beer, Wine, and Liquor
5931Second Hand Stores
5932Antique Shops
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
5948Luggage and Leather Goods Shops
5949Sewing, Needlework, Fabric, and Piece Goods Stores
5950Glassware, Crystal Stores
5960Direct Marketing - Insurance Services
5962Direct Marketing - Travel-Related Arrangement Services
5963Door-To-Door Sales
5964Direct Marketing – Catalog Merchant
5965Direct Marketing – Combination Catalog and Retail Merchant
5966Direct Marketing - Outbound Telemarketing
5967Direct Marketing – Inbound Telemarketing Merchant
5968Direct Marketing – Continuity/subscription Merchant
5969Direct Marketing – Not Elsewhere Classified
5970Artist’s Supply and Craft Shops
5971Art Dealers and Galleries
5972Electronics Sales
5973Religious Goods Stores
5975Hearing Aids – Sales, Service, and Supply Stores
5976Orthopedic Goods - Prosthetic Devices
5977Cosmetic Stores
5978Typewriter Stores
5983Fuel Dealers (Non Automotive)
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
5998Tent and Awning Shops
5999Miscellaneous and Specialty Retail Stores
6010Financial Institutions – Manual Cash Disbursements
6011Financial Institutions - Automated 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
6399Insurance (Not Elsewhere Classified)
6513Real Estate Agents and Managers
6533Payment Transaction — Merchant
6540Non-financial Institutions – Stored Value Card Purchase/load; Poi Funding Transactions
7011Lodging – Hotels, Motels, Resorts, Central Reservation Services
7032Sporting and Recreational Camps
7033Trailer Parks and Campgrounds
7210Laundry, Cleaning, and Garment Services
7211Laundry Services - Family and Commercial
7216Dry Cleaners
7217Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
7221Photographic Studios
7230Barber and Beauty Shops
7251Shoe Repair Shops, Shoe Shine Parlors, and Hat Cleaning Shops
7261Funeral Service and Crematories
7273Dating and Escort Services
7276Tax Preparation Services
7277Counselling Service – Debt, Marriage, Personal
7278Buying and Shopping Services and Clubs
7296Clothing Rental
7297–7299 · Personal services
7297Massage Parlors
7298Health and Beauty Shops
7299Miscellaneous Personal Services not Elsewhere Classified
Other MCC codes
7311Advertising Services
7321Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies
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
7393Detective Agencies, Protective Agencies, and Security Services
7394Equipment Rental and Leasing Services, Tool Rental, Furniture Rental, and Appliance Rental
7395Photofinishing Laboratories, Photo Developing
7399Business Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
7512Car Rental Companies
7513Truck and Utility Trailer Rentals
7519Motor Home and Recreational Vehicle Rentals
7523Automobile Parking Lots and Garages
7531Automotive Body Repair Shops
7534Tire Retreading and Repair Shops
7535Automotive Paint Shops
7538Automotive Service Shops
7542Car Washes
7549Towing Services
7622Electronics Repair Shops
7623Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Repair Shops
7629Electrical and Small Appliance Repair Shops
7631Watch, Clock, and Jewelry Repair
7641Furniture Reupholstery, Furniture Repair, and Furniture Refinishing
7692Welding Services
7699Miscellaneous Repair Shops and Related Services
7801Government-Licensed Casinos (Online or Internet
7829Motion Picture and Video Tape Production and Distribution
7832Motion Picture Theaters
7841Video Tape Rental Stores
7911Dance Halls
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 Sports Clubs, and Sport Promoters
7991Tourist Attractions and Exhibits
7992Golf Courses – Public
7993Video Amusement Game Supplies
7994Video Game Arcades/establishments
7995Betting, Casino Gaming Chips, Off-Track Betting, and Wagers
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
8044Optical Goods and Eyeglasses
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 Professional Schools
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
9399 / 9751 · Government services
9399Government Services not Elsewhere Classified
9402Postal Services – Government Only
9751Government Services - Foreign
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Most-looked-up MCC codes

MCCMeaningWhat codes here
MCC 5411Grocery Stores, SupermarketsFood retail
MCC 5812Eating Places, RestaurantsRestaurants
MCC 5814Fast Food RestaurantsQuick-service dining
MCC 5999Miscellaneous and Specialty Retail StoresOnline and specialty retail
MCC 7299Miscellaneous Personal ServicesCatch-all personal services
MCC 5732Electronics StoresElectronics retail
MCC 4121Taxicabs and LimousinesRide-hailing and taxis

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3000–3441Travel and car rental5411–5499Food retail and grocery5811–5814Dining and restaurants7297–7299Personal services9399 / 9751Government services

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