Question 1

(Tax Payments). The county also owns and operates a ballpark accepts registrations from youth

Accepted Answer

athletic leagues. The government office would like to use the same MCC for both situations. Based on the specificity of MCC 9311 for tax payments, it is inappropriate for the county to accept the ballpark registrations using this MCC. In this example, the office must use 9399 (Government Services, not elsewhere classified) because it is a payment to the county government that does not fall under any other government related MCC. Example Five: John&rsquo;s Walk and Carry sells shoes and luggage …

Question 2

Accounting, Auditing, and Bookkeeping Services

Accepted Answer

provide income tax preparation services. (Not Elsewhere Classified) Bookkeeping Services

Question 3

Adult Content and Services

Accepted Answer

Merchants that initiate direct contact with consumers to sell products and services. Outbound telemarketing merchants contact (and sometimes offer an incentive to) prospective buyers by phone, advertising, direct mail (other than a catalog), or other direct marketing method that includes either a toll-free phone number or a mailing address. Products promoted and sold via such methods may include cosmetics, health-care products, vitamins, and time-share realty. For charitable organizations that …

Question 4

ADVANTAGE RENT-A-CAR

Accepted Answer

Lodging - Hotels, Motels, Resorts MCC Merchant Name

Question 5

Advertising Services

Accepted Answer

advertising (writing copy, artwork, graphics, and other Agencies - Advertising Elsewhere Classified) creative work) and place such advertising and/or Classified Ads - samples in periodicals, newspapers, radio and Newspaper television, on the internet, in the sky, or other advertising media for clients on a contract or fee basis.

Question 6

AERO SERVICO CARABOBO ASC AIRLINE

Accepted Answer

MCC

Question 7

Agricultural Co-operatives

Accepted Answer

Licensed practitioners primarily engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine, dentistry, or surgery for all types of animals; such as pets (for example, dogs, cats, fish), livestock, and other farm animals (for example, cattle, horses, sheep, hogs, goats, poultry, bees), and exotic animals.

Question 8

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Repair Shops

Accepted Answer

household and commercial air conditioning and Repairs - Air Conditioning, Appliance Repair Shops and Related Services

Question 9

Airlines and Air Carriers (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Accepted Answer

Only those airlines and air carriers for which a unique MCC has not been designated.

Question 10

Airports, Flying Fields, and Airport Terminals

Accepted Answer

maintain airports and flying fields. This includes Terminals - Airports Ground, and Freight Forwarders services, aircraft servicing and repair, aircraft storage Elsewhere Classified) at airports, and airport hangar rental. Merchants

Question 11

Ambulance Services emergency vehicle transportation with trained               Emergency Vehicle            Practitioners (Not Elsewhere

Accepted Answer

personnel. These Merchants may or may not provide Services Classified) Ambulance Services - medical provider. Elsewhere Classified) Transportation

Question 12

Amusement Parks, Circuses, Carnivals, and Fortune Tellers

Accepted Answer

Any transaction, other than an ATM transaction, involving the placing of a wager, the purchase of a lottery ticket, spread betting, in-flight commerce gaming, or the purchase of chips or other value usable for gambling in conjunction with gambling activities provided by wagering or betting establishments such as casinos, race tracks, card parlors, airlines, and the like. Gambling transaction processing requirements are set forth in section 5.1.2.2 of the Mastercard Rules manual. Any fee charged …

Question 13

Antique Reproductions

Accepted Answer

reproductions or facsimiles of clothing, furniture, rugs, Repairs, and Restoration Services paintings and artwork, mirrors, glassware, jewelry, and other household and personal items and may also provide antique photograph reproduction and restoration services.

Question 14

Antique Shops - Sales, Repairs, and Restoration Services

Accepted Answer

Merchants that sell used merchandise or secondhand goods. Products for sale may include accessories, shoes and clothing, furniture, books, bicycles, musical instruments, sewing machines, electronic equipment, appliances, and other household items. Typically, the items for sale have been donated or are on consignment. Such merchants may or may not also sell antiques. For the merchants that primarily sell antiques, use MCC 5932. For pawnshops, use MCC 5933.

Question 15

Aquariums, Seaquariums, Dolphinariums, and Zoos

Accepted Answer

sea life parks for entertainment and education for the Exhibits general public.

Question 16

Architectural, Engineering, and Surveying Services

Accepted Answer

professional architectural, home and building design, Residential and Commercial surveying services. (Not Elsewhere Classified) and Surveying Services

Question 17

Art Dealers and Galleries

Accepted Answer

Retailers that sell artwork such as pictures, photographs, or sculptures. The sale may be conducted directly with the art dealer, the artist, or the art gallery.

Question 18

Artists' Supply and Craft Shops

Accepted Answer

other items. and Piece Goods Stores

Question 19

ATLANTIC CITY HILTON RESORTS

Accepted Answer

MCC

Question 20

Automated Fuel Dispensers

Accepted Answer

engine fuel through the use of an Automated Fuel Dispensers Without Ancillary Services) Automated (Non-Dealer) Gas Pumps (Automated Fuel Dispensers) Fuel - Self-Service Terminals Petrol Dispensers - Automated Petrol - Self- Service Terminals MCC Self-Service Terminals - Fuel Self-Service Terminals - Petrol

Question 21

Automobile Associations

Accepted Answer

This MCC also includes crowd funding Merchants that associations and clubs that provide a variety of travel- (Not Elsewhere Classified) related services to its members. MCC

Question 22

Automobile Rental Agency

Accepted Answer

Merchants that provide business and trade services that typically are not considered professions. This MCC must be used only if another more specific MCC does not describe the merchant&rsquo;s business. Examples of such business services include publishing companies, conference management companies, meeting planners, seminar companies, locksmiths, mail and packing services (including the sale of stamps), message and paging services, and waste management services.

Question 23

Automotive Body Repair Shops

Accepted Answer

Merchants that perform automotive body repair work. Such merchants also may or may not paint automobiles in conjunction with the body repair work. For merchants that primarily paint automobiles, use MCC 7535. For merchants that perform automotive repair work other than body repair, use MCC 7538.

Question 24

Automotive Paint Shops

Accepted Answer

restore automobiles. Shops

Question 25

Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores

Accepted Answer

Merchants that sell automotive and truck tires and related parts. Automotive tire stores also perform tire installation and repair services. For merchants that specialize in tire retreading and repair, use MCC 7534.

Question 26

Automotive Service Shops

Accepted Answer

(Non-Dealer) (Non-Dealer) (non-dealer) (Non-Dealer) (non-dealer) automotive repairs and general or specific services. Repair/Replacement without Ancillary Services) Lube Stations - Quick Stop Shops Oil Changers - Lube Shops Tune-Up Shops - Automotive Wheel Alignment, Balancing, Repair Service - Automotive

Question 27

Automotive Tire Stores

Accepted Answer

and truck tires and related parts and may also Repairs - Automotive Tire Accessories Stores Services - Shops Tire Stores (Non-Dealer)

Question 28

Bail and Bond Payments

Accepted Answer

Merchants that post bail to the court system as security for the appearance of the arraigned individual.

Question 29

Bakeries make) bakery goods.                                           Cake Shops                  Convenience Stores and Specialty

Accepted Answer

Cookie Stores Markets Doughnut Shops Pastry Shops Pie Shops Wedding Cakes MCC Poultry Shops

Question 30

Bands, Orchestras, and Miscellaneous Entertainers (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Accepted Answer

Merchants classified with this MCC provide DJs entertainment other than theatrical productions (such Dance Bands as musicians, bands, orchestras, and other types of Magicians entertainers such as comedians and magicians). Music Bands Musicians MCC

Question 31

Beauty and Barber Shops

Accepted Answer

coloring, and may also perform manicures and Hair Cutting Services (Not Elsewhere Classified) pedicures and sell a limited selection of hair care Hair Styling Salon products. Hairdressers Make-up Studios Manicurists

Question 32

Betting, including Lottery

Accepted Answer

Merchants that operate indoor playgrounds, interactive games and amusement machines, such as jukeboxes, video games, pinball machines, paintball, and laser tag games, mechanical games, and instant photograph booths. An acquirer may use this MCC to identify a U.S. region skill games merchant or a skill games merchant located outside the U.S. region that accepts payment from U.S. region cardholders for participation in a skill game conducted by such merchant. Such merchant must be properly …

Question 33

Bicycle Shops - Sales and Service

Accepted Answer

Merchants that sell antique reproductions or facsimiles. Items for sale may include clothing, furniture, rugs, paintings and artwork, mirrors, glassware, jewelry, and other household and personal items. Such merchants may also provide antique phonograph reproduction and restoration services. For merchants that sell bona fide antiques, use MCC 5932.

Question 34

Billiard and Pool Establishments

Accepted Answer

establishments that rent the use of pool or billiard Snooker Parlors Elsewhere Classified) tables and other games for entertainment.

Question 35

Boat Dealers supplies, and outboard motors.                              Outboard Motor Dealers

Accepted Answer

Merchants that sell new and used watercraft, marine supplies, and outboard motors. Watercraft for sale may include motorboats, powerboats, sailboats, fishing boats, and water-ski boats.

Question 36

Boat Rentals and Leasing

Accepted Answer

Merchants that provide passenger transportation on the open seas or inland waters for the purpose of vacation or pleasure. Such merchants typically offer food, entertainment, and cabin accommodations inclusive in the fare, and operate predefined and advertised routes.

Question 37

Book Stores used books, journals, magazines, textbooks, maps             Textbooks                     School Supply Stores

Accepted Answer

and atlases, audio books, and calendars.

Question 38

Books, Periodicals and Newspapers

Accepted Answer

business or wholesale distributors of books, Magazines Printing Newspapers, Newspaper including newspaper agencies. Periodicals Continuity/Subscription Merchant

Question 39

Bowling Alleys alleys for entertainment.                                                                Restaurants

Accepted Answer

Miniature Golf

Question 40

BUFFALO BILL'S HOTEL AND CASINO

Accepted Answer

MCC

Question 41

Business and Secretarial Schools

Accepted Answer

such as office procedures, word processing, Services (Not Elsewhere Classified) stenographic, and other clerical skills.

Question 42

Business Services (Not

Accepted Answer

Elsewhere Classified) Elsewhere Classified) services that are not typically considered to be Telephone Ground, and Freight Forwarders specific MCC. Services Services (Not Elsewhere Classified) Event Planning and and Blueprinting Services Keys - Locksmith Services, and Security Services, MCC Language, Translation including Armored Cars, and Guard Services Dogs Mail, Packing Stores, Elsewhere Classified) Meeting Planning Services Message, Paging Services Packing, Mailing Services Centers Perfume …

Question 43

Buying and Shopping Services Clubs

Accepted Answer

intermediary to facilitate buying and shopping for - Buying/Shopping Services (Not Elsewhere Classified) Shopping Services (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Question 44

Cable, Satellite and Other Pay Television/Radio/Streaming Services

Accepted Answer

A transaction in which funds are delivered or made available to a person or to an account. These transactions include non-face-to- face transactions such as those facilitated through the Internet. Any fee charged and included in the total transaction amount must be clearly disclosed to the cardholder before completing the transaction. The acquirer must include the identity and location of the money transfer agent that accepts the card and effects the transaction in the acceptor descriptor record …

Question 45

Camera and Photographic Supply Stores

Accepted Answer

photographic equipment and supplies, and may Supply Stores and Photo Developing provide photo/video processing services. Photography Supply Stores Video Cameras, Photographic Equipment MCC

Question 46

Camper, Recreational and Utility Trailer Dealers

Accepted Answer

Utility Trailers, Camper Aircraft, and Farm Equipment Dealers Dealers (Not Elsewhere Classified) Parts, Recreational Vehicles RV, Camper Dealers Recreational Vehicle Dealers, Parts, Accessories Trailers - Utility Utility Trailers Utility Trailer Dealers

Question 47

Candy, Nut, and Confectionery Stores

Accepted Answer

Merchants that sell candy, chocolate, nuts, dried fruits, popcorn, and other confections.

Question 48

Car and Truck Dealers (New Used) Sales, Service, Repairs, Parts, Leasing

Accepted Answer

new and used automobiles, trucks, pickups, and vans (New/Used) -Sales, Only) Sales, Service, Repairs, Parts, and may also conduct repair work and sell Service, Repairs, Parts, and Leasing Motor Vehicle Dealers Accessories Stores Utility Trailer Dealers

Question 49

Car and Truck Dealers (Used Only) Sales, Service, Repairs, Parts, Leasing

Accepted Answer

only used automobiles, trucks, pickups and vans and Dealers (New/Used) Sales, Service, Repairs, may also conduct repair work and sell replacement Automobiles/Trucks (Used Parts, and Leasing Accessories Stores

Question 50

Car Washes polish automobiles or provide self-service facilities.        Automotive Cleaning,          Without Ancillary Services)

Accepted Answer

Merchants that conduct automotive repairs and general servicing. Such service may include engines, brakes, air conditioning systems, mufflers, front ends and frames, fuel systems, carburetors, radiators, windshields and windows, and electrical systems. This MCC includes the popular quick oil change merchants and lube merchants. Service shops also may or may not perform wheel alignment, balancing, and repair services. For automotive service specialists, use the MCC that best describes the service …

Question 51

Carpentry Contractors

Accepted Answer

that perform carpentry work. This MCC includes Residential and Commercial site, framing, trim and finish work and window and (Not Elsewhere Classified) door installation.

Question 52

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning

Accepted Answer

Merchants that clean commercial or residential carpets, drapes, and upholstery. For merchants that provide reupholstering services, use MCC 7641.

Question 53

Caterers consumers to prepare and deliver (typically to a          Catering                      Restaurants

Accepted Answer

Merchants that sell records, compact discs (CDs), cassettes, music and video laser disks, and blank audio and videotapes, and may rent videotapes. Merchants that sell and deliver music via the Internet also are included and should be identified with a TCC of T. For merchants that primarily rent videotapes, use MCC 7841.

Question 54

CAYMAN AIRWAYS CAYMANAIR

Accepted Answer

SAETA - SOCIAEDAD ECUATORIANOS DE

Question 55

Charitable Social Service Organizations

Accepted Answer

fund-raising organizations engaged in soliciting - Non-Political Secondhand Stores organizations engaged in social welfare services, or Political Associations services.

Question 56

Chemicals and Allied

Accepted Answer

MCC. Products for sale may include abrasives, Products (Not Elsewhere Classified) bearings, boxes, cans, crates, cork, pistons, sprockets, barrels, bottles (glass or plastic), industrial fittings, cordage, twine and rope, metals closures, printers&rsquo; ink, lapidary equipment, leather belting, mill supplies, pails, rubber goods, textile printers&rsquo; supplies, and steel drums. business or wholesale distributors of chemicals and Supplies - Chemicals, and Sanitation Preparations specific MCC. …

Question 57

Child Care Services infants or children.                                         Children - Day Care             Services (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Accepted Answer

Merchants providing childcare services for infants or children, including nannies, nursery schools, and preschool centers.

Question 58

Children's and Infants' Wear

Accepted Answer

Stores Baby and Infants Clothing Accessory Shops Children&rsquo;s, Infants&rsquo; Wear Stores Stores Stores Wear Stores

Question 59

CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES CHINEASTAIR

Accepted Answer

MCC

Question 60

CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES

Accepted Answer

Car Rental Agencies MCC Merchant Name

Question 61

Chiropractors which the spinal column and limbs are manipulated or                                      Elsewhere Classified)

Accepted Answer

Chiropractors who practice a system in which the spinal column and limbs are manipulated or adjusted to treat various disorders.

Question 62

Cigar Stores and Stands

Accepted Answer

Retailers that sell tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, smokers&rsquo; supplies, or electronic nicotine delivery systems (such as electronic cigarettes [e-cigarettes]).

Question 63

Civic, Social, and Fraternal Associations

Accepted Answer

engaged in civic, social, or fraternal activities. Associations Organizations Fund-Raising - Political (Not Elsewhere Classified) Police Athletic Leagues (PAL) Social Associations, Clubs Veterans&rsquo; Organizations

Question 64

Cleaning, Maintenance, and Janitorial Services

Accepted Answer

and maintenance services. Housekeeping Services Services Maintenance Services MCC

Merchant Category Codes (MCC) Library

MCC 3518: SOL HOTELS

MCC 3591: SONESTA HOTELS

MCC 3017: SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS SAA

MCC 3534: SOUTHERN PACIFIC HOTELS

MCC 3720: SOUTHERN SUN HOTELS

MCC 3066: SOUTHWEST SOUTHWESTAIR

MCC 3097: SPANAIR

MCC 1799: Special Trade Contractors

MCC 2842: Specialty Cleaning, Polishing and Sanitation Preparations

MCC 3260: SPIRIT AIRLINES AIR