Veterinary Services
Agricultural Co-operative
Landscaping and Horticultural Services
General Contractors —Residential and
Commercial
Heating, Plumbing, Air Conditioning
Contractors
Electrical Contractors
Masonry, Stonework, Tile Setting,
Plastering and Insulation Contractors
Carpentry
Roofing and Siding, Sheet Metal Work
Contractors —Concrete Work
Special Trade Contractors (Not Elsewhere
Classified)
Publishing Services
Include All
Exclude
(OR)
Circle individual MCC:
Include
Exclude
All
2741**
2791**
I
I
Miscellaneous Publishing and Printing
Typesetting, Plate Making and Related
Services
Cleaning Preparations
Include All
Exclude
(OR)
Circle individual MCC:
Include
Exclude
All
2842**
I
Specialty Cleaning, Polishing and
Sanitation Preparations
UNITED AIR
AMERICAN AIR
PAN AM AIR
TWA AIRLINE
BRITISH AWYS
JAL AIRLINE
AIR FRANCE
LUFTHANSA
AIR CANADA
KLM AIRLINE
AEROFLOT
QANTAS AIR
Circle individual MCC:
Include
Exclude
UNITED AIRLINES
AMERICAN AIRLINES
PAN AMERICAN
TRANS WORLD AIRLINES
BRITISH AIRWAYS
JAPAN AIRLINES
AIR FRANCE
LUFTHANSA
AIR CANADA
KLM (ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES)
AEROFLOT
QANTAS
** Beginning October 1, 1994, this code may only be used by merchants engaged solely in the sale of
goods and/or services to other businesses.
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
ALITALIA AIR
SAUDIA AIR
SWISSAIR
SAS AIRLINE
SAA AIRWAYS
VARIG AIR
AIR-INDIA
AIR ALGERIE
PHILIPP AIR
MEXICANA AIR
PAKISTAN AIR
AIR NZ
EMIRATES
UTA AIRLINE
AIR MALTA
SABENA AIR
AERO ARGENT
OLYMPIC AIR
EL AL AIR
ANSETT AIR
AUSTRAL AIR
TAP AIRLINE
VASP AIR
EGYPTAIR
KUWAIT AIR
AVIANCA AIR
GULF AIR
BALKAN AIR
FINNAIR
AER LINGUS
AIRLANKA
NIGERIA AIR
CRUZERIO AIR
THY AIRLINE
AIR MAROC
TUNIS AIR
ICELANDAIR
AUSTRIAN AIR
LANCHILE AIR
AVIACO AIR
LADECO AIR
Merchant Type
ALITALIA
SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES
SWISSAIR
SAS
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS
VARIG (BRAZIL)
AIR-INDIA
AIR ALGERIE
PHILIPPINE AIRLINES
MEXICANA
PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL
AIR NEW ZEALAND
EMIRATES AIRLINES
UTA/INTERAIR
AIR MALTA
SABENA
AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS
OLYMPIC AIRWAYS
EL AL
ANSETT AIRLINES
AUSTRALIAN AIRLINES
TAP (PORTUGAL)
VASP (BRAZIL)
EGYPTAIR
KUWAIT AIRWAYS
AVIANCA
GULF AIR (BAHRAIN)
BALKAN-BULGARIAN AIRLINES
FINNAIR
AER LINGUS
AIR LANKA
NIGERIA AIRWAYS
CRUZEIRO DO SUL (BRAZIL)
THY (TURKEY)
ROYAL AIR MAROC
TUNIS AIR
ICELANDAIR
AUSTRIAN AIRLINES
LANCHILE
AVIACO (SPAIN)
LADECO (CHILE)
** Beginning October 1, 1994, this code may only be used by merchants engaged solely in the sale of
goods and/or services to other businesses.
Floor Limit
Required Abbreviation
Category Code
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
LAB AIRLINE
QUEBECAIRE
E/W AIRLINE
DELTA AIR
NWA AIR
CONTINENTAL
USAIR
ADRIA AIRWAYS
AIRINTER
SOUTHWESTAIR
VANAGUARD AIRLINES
AIR BC
SINGAPOREAIR
AEROMEXICO
THAI AIRWAYS
CHINA AIR
NORDAIR
KOREAN AIR
AIR AFRIQUE
EVA AIRLINES
MIDWEST EXP ARILINES
CARNIVAL AIRLINES
METRO AIR
CROATIA AIRLINES
TRANSAERO
UNI AIRWAYS
MIDWAY AIRLINES
ZAMBIA AIR
AIR ZIMBABWE
SPANAIR
ASIANA AIRLINES
CATHAYPACAIR
MALAY AIR
IBERIA AIR
GARUDA AIR
BRAATHENSAIR
WINGS AIR
BRMIDLANDAIR
WINDWRDISAIR
TOWER AIR
VIASA AIR
Merchant Type
LAB (BOLIVIA)
QUEBECAIRE
EAST/WEST AIRLINES (AUSTRALIA)
DELTA
NORTHWEST
CONTINENTAL
U.S. AIR
ADRIA AIR
AIRINTER
SOUTHWEST
VANAGUARD
AIR BRITISH COLUMBIA
SINGAPORE AIRLINES
AEROMEXICO
THAI AIRWAYS
CHINA AIRLINES
NORDAIR
KOREAN AIRLINES
AIR AFRIQUE
EVA AIRLINES
MIDWEST EXP
CARNIVAL AIR
METRO AIRLINES
CROATIA AIRLINES
TRANSAERO
UNIAIR
MIDWAY
ZAMBIA AIRWAYS
AIR ZIMBABWE
SPANAIR
ASIANA AIR
CATHAY PACIFIC
MALAYSIAN AIRLINE SYSTEM
IBERIA
GARUDA (INDONESIA)
BRAATHENS S.A.F.E. (NORWAY)
WINGS AIRWAYS
BRITISH MIDLAND
WINDWARD ISLAND
TOWERAIR
VIASA
** Beginning October 1, 1994, this code may only be used by merchants engaged solely in the sale of
goods and/or services to other businesses.
VALLEY AIR
TAN AIRLINE
TALAIR
TACAINTL AIR
SURINAM AIR
SUNWORLD AIR
FRONTIER AIRLINES
SUNBELT AIR
SUDAN AIR
QATAR AIRWAYS COMPANY
W.L.L.
SINGLETONAIR
SIMMONS AIR
SCENIC AIR
VIRGINATLAIR
SAN JUAN AIR
LUXAIR
AIR ZAIRE
PRINCVLLEAIR
PBA AIRLINE
ANA AIR
NORONTAIR
NY HELI
MT COOK AIR
CANADIAN AIR
NATIONAIR
MIDEAST AIR
METROFLT AIR
MESA AIR
MALEV AIR
LOT AIRLINE
LIAT AIRLINE
LAV AIRLINE
LAP AIRLINE
LACSA AIR
JUGOSLAV AIR
ISLAND AIR
IRAN AIR
INDIAN AIR
HAWAIIAN AIR
HAVASU AIR
A
A
Merchant Type
VALLEY AIRLINES
TAN
TALAIR
TACA INTERNATIONAL
SURINAM AIRWAYS
SUN WORLD INTERNATIONAL
FRONTIER AIR
SUNBELT AIRLINES
SUDAN AIRWAYS
QATAR AIR
SINGLETON
SIMMONS AIRLINES
SCENIC AIRLINES
VIRGIN ATLANTIC
SAN JUAN AIRLINES
LUXAIR
AIR ZAIRE
PRINCEVILLE
PBA
ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS
NORONTAIR
NEW YORK HELICOPTER
MOUNT COOK
CANADIAN AIRLINES
INTERNATIONAL
NATIONAIR
MIDDLE EAST AIR
METROFLIGHT AIRLINES
MESA AIR
MALEV
LOT (POLAND)
LIAT
LAV (VENEZUELA)
LAP (PARAGUAY)
LACSA (COSTA RICA)
JUGOSLAV AIR
ISLAND AIRLINES
IRAN AIR
INDIAN AIRLINES
HAWAIIAN AIR
HAVASU AIRLINES
** Beginning October 1, 1994, this code may only be used by merchants engaged solely in the sale of
goods and/or services to other businesses.
CAPITOL AIR
BWIA AIRLINE
BROCKWAY AIR
BEMIDJI AIR
BARHARBORAIR
BAHAMASAIR
AVIATECA AIR
AVENSA AIR
AUST AIRSERV
ALOHA AIR
ALM AIRLINE
AMERWESTAIR
US AIR SHUTTLE
ALASKA AIR
ATA AIR
AIR CHINA
RENO AIR
AERO SERVICIO CARABOBO
AIR SEYCH
AIR PANAMA
AIR JAMAICA
A
A
A
Merchant Type
GUYANA AIRWAYS
GOLDEN PACIFIC AIR
FREEDOM AIR
CHINA EAST AIR
DOMINICANA
DAN AIR SERVICES
CUMBERLAND AIRLINES
CSA
CROWN AIR
COPA
COMPANIA FAUCETT
TRANSPORTES AEROS MILITARES
ECUATORIANOS
COMMAND AIRWAYS
COMAIR
CAYMAN AIRWAYS
SAETA —SOCIAEDAD
ECUATORIANOS DE TRANSPORTES
AEREOS
SAHSA —SERVICIO AEREO DE
HONDURAS
CAPITOL AIR
BWIA
BROCKWAY AIR
BEMIDJI AIRLINES
BAR HARBOR AIRLINES
BAHAMASAIR
AVIATECA (GUATEMALA)
AVENSA
AUSTRIAN AIR SERVICE
ALOHA AIRLINES
ALM
AMERICA WEST
US AIR SHUTTLE
ALASKA AIRLINES
AMERICAN TRANS AIR
AIR CHINA
RENO AIR INC.
ASC AIRLINES
AIR SEYCHELLES
AIR PANAMA
AIR JAMAICA
** Beginning October 1, 1994, this code may only be used by merchants engaged solely in the sale of
goods and/or services to other businesses.
/ 6
MCC
Floor Limit
Required Abbreviation
Category Code
3282
3284
3285
3286
3287
3292
3293
3294
3295
3297
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
3298
3299
A
A
Merchant Type
AIR DJIBOUTI
AERVIRGINIS
AEROPERU
AERONICARAG
AEROCOACH AV
CYPRUS AIR
ECUATORIANA
ETHIOPIAN AIR
KENYA AIR
TAROM ROMANIAN AIR
TRANSPORT
AIRMAURITIUS
WIDEROES
AIR DJIBOUTI
AERO VIRGIN ISLANDS
AEROPERU
AEROLINEAS NICARAGUENSIS
AERO COACH AVIATION
CYPRUS AIRWAYS
ECUATORIANA
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES
KENYA AIRWAYS
TAROM AIR
AIR MAURITIUS
WIDEROE’S FLYVESELSKAP
Circle individual MCC:
AFFILIATED AUTO RENTAL
AMERICAN INTL RENT-A-CAR
BROOKS RENT-A-CAR
ACTION AUTO RENTAL
HERTZ RENT-A-CAR
PAYLESS CAR RENTAL
SNAPPY CAR RENTAL
AIRWAYS RENT-A-CAR
ALTRA AUTO RENTAL
AGENCY RENT-A-CAR
BUDGET RENT-A-CAR
HOLIDAY RENT-A-CAR
RENT-A-WRECK
AJAX RENT-A-CAR
TRIANGLE RENT-A-CAR
EUROP CAR
TROPICAL RENT-A-CAR
SHOWCASE RENTAL CARS
ALAMO RENT-A-CAR
AVIS RENT-A-CAR
DOLLAR RENT-A-CAR
EUROPE BY CAR
NATIONAL CAR RENTAL
KEMWELL GROUP RENT-A-CAR
THRIFTY RENT-A-CAR
TILDEN RENT-A-CAR
** Beginning October 1, 1994, this code may only be used by merchants engaged solely in the sale of
goods and/or services to other businesses.
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
3558
D
PULLMAN INTL HOTELS
SHANGRI-LA INTL HOTELS
Merchant Type
WESTIN HOTELS
AMERISUITES
RODEWAY INNS
LA QUINTA MOTOR INNS
AMERICANA HOTELS
SOL HOTELS
PULLMAN INTERNATIONAL
HOTELS
MERIDIEN HOTELS
TOKYO HOTEL
PENINSULA HOTEL
WELCOMGROUP HOTELS
DUNFEY HOTELS
PRINCE HOTELS
DOWNTOWNER-PASSPORT HOTEL
RED LION HOTELS
RED LION INNS
CP HOTELS
RENAISSANCE HOTELS
HOTEL IBIS
SOUTHERN PACIFIC HOTELS
HILTON INTERNATIONALS
AMFAC HOTELS
ANA HOTEL
CONCORDE HOTELS
SUMMERFIELD SUITES HOTEL
IBEROTEL HOTELS
HOTEL OKURA
ROYAL HOTELS
FOUR SEASONS HOTELS
CIGA HOTELS
SHANGRI-LA INTERNATIONAL
SIERRA SUITES HOTELS
HOTELS MELIA
AUBERGE DES GOVERNEURS
REGAL 8 INNS
MIRAGE HOTEL AND CASINO
COAST HOTELS
PARK INNS INTERNATIONAL
TREASURE ISLAND HOTEL &
CASINO
JOLLY HOTELS
** Beginning October 1, 1994, this code may only be used by merchants engaged solely in the sale of
goods and/or services to other businesses.
GOLDEN NUGGET
COMFORT INNS
JOURNEY'S END MOTELS
SAM’S TOWN HOTEL & CASINO
RELAX INNS
LADBROKE HOTELS
FORUM HOTELS
MIYAKO HOTELS
SANDMAN HOTELS
VENTURE INNS
VAGABOND HOTELS
MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL
HOTEL MERCURE
DELTA HOTEL
CALIFORNIA HOTEL & CASINO
SAS HOTELS
PRINCESS HOTELS INTERNATIONAL
HUNGAR HOTELS
SOKOS HOTELS (Reactivated effective
May 2 1992)
DORAL HOTELS
HELMSLEY HOTELS
FAIRMONT HOTELS
SONESTA HOTELS
OMNI HOTELS
CUNARD HOTELS
HOSPITALITY INNS
REGENT INTERNATIONAL HOTELS
PANNONIA HOTELS
NOAH’S HOTELS
MOVENPICK HOTELS
TRAVELODGE
BINION’S HORSESHOE CLUB
MERLIN HOTELS
DORINT HOTELS
LADY LUCK HOTEL AND CASINO
HOTEL UNIVERSALE
EXCALIBUR AND CASINO
DAN HOTELS
SLEEP INNS
THE PHOENICIAN
** Beginning October 1, 1994, this code may only be used by merchants engaged solely in the sale of
goods and/or services to other businesses.
Floor Limit
Required Abbreviation
Category Code
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
Merchant Type
RANK HOTEL
SWISSOTEL
RESO HOTELS
SAROVA HOTELS
RAMADA INNS
RAMADA LIMITED
HO JO INN
HOWARD JOHNSON
MOUNT CHARLOTTE THISTLE
HYATT HOTELS
SOFITEL HOTELS
NOVOTEL HOTELS
STEIGENBERGER HOTELS
ECONO LODGES
QUEENS MOAT HOUSES
SWALLOW HOTELS
HUSA HOTELS
DE VERAE HOTELS
RADISSON HOTELS
RED ROOF INNS
IMPERIAL LONDON HOTEL
EMBASSY HOTELS
PENTA HOTELS
LOEWS HOTELS
SCANDIC HOTELS
SARA HOTELS
OBEROI HOTELS
OTANI HOTELS
TAJ HOTELS INTERNATIONAL
KNIGHTS INNS
METROPOLE HOTELS
CIRCUS CIRCUS HOTEL & CASINO
HOTELES EL PRESIDENTE
FLAG INN
HAMPTON INNS
STAKIS HOTELS
LUXOR HOTEL AND CASINO
MARITIM HOTELS
ELDORADO HOTEL AND CASINO
ARCADE HOTELS
ARCTIA HOTELS
** Beginning October 1, 1994, this code may only be used by merchants engaged solely in the sale of
goods and/or services to other businesses.
Floor Limit
Required Abbreviation
Category Code
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
Merchant Type
CAMPANILE HOTELS
IBUSZ HOTELS
RANTASIPI HOTELS
INTERHOTEL CEDOK
MONTE CARLO HOTEL & CASINO
CLIMAT DE FRANCE HOTELS
CUMULUS HOTELS
SILVER LEGACY & CASINO
HOTEIS OTHAN
ADAMS MARK HOTELS
SAHARA HOTEL AND CASINO
BRADBURY SUITES
BUDGET HOST INN
BUDGETEL HOTELS
SUISSE CHALETS
CLARION HOTELS
COMPRI HOTELS
CONSORT HOTELS
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
DILLON INNS
DOUBLETREE HOTELS
DRURY INNS
ECONOMY INNS OF AMERICA
EMBASSY SUITES
EXEL INNS
FAIRFIELD HOTELS
HARLEY HOTELS
MIDWAY MOTOR LODGE
MOTEL 6
LA MANSION DEL RIO HOTEL
THE REGISTRY HOTEL
RESIDENCE INNS
ROYCE HOTELS
SANDMAN INNS
SHILO INNS
SHONEY'S INNS
VIRGIN RIVER HOTEL & CASINO
SUPER 8 MOTELS
THE RITZ CARLTON HOTELS
FLAG INNS (AUSTRALIA)
BUFFALO BILL’S HOTEL & CASINO
** Beginning October 1, 1994, this code may only be used by merchants engaged solely in the sale of
goods and/or services to other businesses.
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
Merchant Type
QUALITY PACIFIC HOTEL
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL
(AUSTRALIA)
FAIRFIELD INN
CARLTON HOTELS
CITY LODGE HOTELS
KAROS HOTELS
PROTEA HOTELS
SOUTHERN SUN HOTELS
CONRAD
WYNDHAM HOTELS
RICA HOTELS
INTER NOR HOTELS
SEAPINES PLANTATION
RIO SUITES
BROADMOOR HOTEL
BALLY’S HOTEL AND CASINO
JOHN ASCUAGA’S NUGGET
MGM GRAND HOTEL
HARRAH’S HOTELS AND CASINOS
OPRYLAND HOTEL
BOCA RATON RESORT
HARVEY/BRISTOL HOTEL
MASTERS ECONOMY INNS
COLORADO BELLE/EDGEWATER
RIVIERA HOTEL AND CASINO
TROPICANA RESORT & CASINO
WOODSIDE HOTELS & RESORT
TOWNPLACE SUITES
MILLENNIUM BROADWAY HOTEL
CLUB MED
BILTMORE HOTEL & SUITES
CAREFREE RESORTS
ST REGIS HOTEL
THE ELIOT HOTEL
CLUBCORP/CLUB RESORTS
WELLESLAY INNS
BEVERLY HILLS HOTELS
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL
HOMEWOOD SUITES
PEABODY HOTELS
** Beginning October 1, 1994, this code may only be used by merchants engaged solely in the sale of
goods and/or services to other businesses.
GREENBRIAR HOTELS
AMELIA ISLAND
THE HOMESTEAD
SOUTH SEAS RESORT
CANYON RANCH
KAHALA MANDARIN ORIENTAL
HOTEL
THE ORCHID AT MAUNA LANI
HALEKULANI HOTEL/WAIKIKI PARC
PRIMADONNA HOTEL & CASINO
WHISKEY PETE’S HOTEL & CASINO
CHATEAU ELAN WINERY & RESORT
BEAU RIVAGE HOTEL & CASINO
BELLAGIO
FREMONT HOTEL AND CASINO
MAIN STREET HOTEL & CASINO
SILVER STAR HOTEL & CASINO
STRATOSPHERE HOTEL AND
CASINO
SPRINGHILL SUITES
CEASARS HOTEL AND CASINO
NEMACOLIN WOODLANDS
VENETIAN RESORT HOTEL &
CASINO
NEW YORK NY HOTEL & CASINO
OCEAN DUNES RESORT AND
VILLAS
NEVELE GRANDE RESORT &
COUNTRY CLUB
MANDALAY BAY RESORT
DISNEYLAND HOTELS
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
3770
3771
3772
3773
3774
3775
3776
3777
3780
Circle individual MCC:
Transportation
Include All
Exclude
(OR)
Include
Exclude
All
4011
4111
B
V
4112
4119
4121
4131
B
X
I
U
Railroads
Local/Suburban Commuter Passenger
Transportation, Including Ferries
Passenger Railways
Ambulance Services
Taxicabs/Limousines
Bus Lines, Including Charter,Tour Buses
** Beginning October 1, 1994, this code may only be used by merchants engaged solely in the sale of
goods and/or services to other businesses.
/ 14
MCC
Floor Limit
Required Abbreviation
Category Code
4214
I
4215
I
4225
I
4411
4457
4468
4511
P
I
I
A
4582
4722
4723
4784
4789
I
H
H
I
I
Merchant Type
Motor Freight Carriers Trucking
Local/Long Distance, Moving and
Storage Companies —Local Delivery
Services
Courier Services —Air or Ground,
Freight Forwarders
Public Warehousing —Including Farm
Products, Refrigerated Goods, Household
Goods, and Storage
Steamship/Cruise Lines
Boat Rentals and Leases
Marinas, Marine Service and Supplies
Airlines, Air Carriers (Not Elsewhere
Classified)
Airports, Flying Fields, Airport Terminals
Travel Agencies
TUI Travel
Toll and Bridge Fees
Transportation Services (Not Elsewhere
Classified)
Circle individual MCC:
Utilities
Include All
Exclude
(OR)
Include
Exclude
All
4812
I
Telecommunication Equipment Including
Telephone
Sales
Key-entry Tele Merchant providing single
local and long-distance phone calls using
a central
Telecommunication Service Including
Local and Long Distance Calls, Credit
Card Calls, Calls Through Use of
Magnetic-Stripe-Reading Telephones, and
Fax Services
VisaPhone
Computer Network/Information Services
Telegraph Services
Wire Transfer —Money Orders
Cable and Other Pay Television Services
Utilities —Electric, Gas, Water, Sanitary
Wholesale Trade - Durable Goods
4813
4814
I
4815
4816
4821
4829
4899
4900
Y
I
I
O
I
I
Business
Include All
5013**
5021**
I
I
Exclude All (OR)
Circle individual MCC:
Include
Exclude
Moter Vehicle Supplies and New Parts
Office Furniture
** Beginning October 1, 1994, this code may only be used by merchants engaged solely in the sale of
goods and/or services to other businesses.
15 / VISA International August 1997
MCC
Floor Limit
Required Abbreviation
Category Code
5039**
I
5044**
I
5045**
I
5046**
I
5047**
I
5051**
5065**
5072**
5074**
I
I
I
I
5085**
I
5094**
I
5099**
I
5111**
I
5122**
I
5131**
I
5137**
I
5139**
5169**
I
I
5172**
5192**
5193**
I
I
I
5198**
5199**
I
I
Merchant Type
Construction Materials (Not Elsewhere
Classified)
Photographic, Photocopy, Microfilm
Equipment and Supplies
Computers and Computer Peripheral
Equipment and Software
Commercial Equipment (Not Elsewhere
Classified)
Medical, Dental, Ophthalmic and
Hospital Equipment and Supplies
Metal Service Centers and Offices
Electrical Parts and Equipment
Hardware Equipment and Supplies
Plumbing and Heating Equipment and
Supplies
Industrial Supplies (Not Elsewhere
Classified)
Precious Stones and Metals Watches
and Jewelry
Durable Goods (Not Elsewhere
Classified)
Stationery, Office Supplies, Printing
and Writing Paper
Drug, Drug Proprietaries, and Druggist
Sundries
Piece Goods Notions and Other Dry
Goods
Men's, Women's, and Children's
Uniforms
Commercial Footwear
Chemicals and Allied Products (Not
Elsewhere Classified)
Petroleum and Petroleum Products
Books, Periodicals and Newspapers
Florist Supplies, Nursery Stock and
Flowers
Paints, Varnishes and Supplies
Non-Durable Goods (Not Elsewhere
Classified)
Retail Stores
Include All
Exclude
(OR)
Circle individual MCC:
Include
Exclude
All
5200
5211
5231
I
I
I
Home Supply Warehouse Stores
Lumber and Building Materials Stores
Glass, Paint and Wallpaper Stores
** Beginning October 1, 1994, this code may only be used by merchants engaged solely in the sale of
goods and/or services to other businesses.
Hardware Stores
Nurseries, Lawn and Garden Supply
Stores
Mobile Home Dealers
Wholesale Clubs
Duty Free Stores
Discount Stores
Department Stores
Variety Stores
Miscellaneous General Merchandise
Grocery Stores, Supermarkets
Freezer and Locker Meat Provisioners
Candy, Nut, and Confectionery Stores
Dairy Products Stores
Bakeries
Miscellaneous Food Stores —Specialty,
Markets, Convenience
Automobiles and Vehicles
Include All
Exclude
(OR)
Circle individual MCC:
Include
Exclude
All
5511
I
5521
I
5531
5532
5533
5541
I
I
I
I
5542
5551
5561
I
I
I
5571
5592
5598
5599
I
I
I
I
Automobile and Truck Dealers (New and
Used) Sales, Service, Repairs, Parts and
Leasing
Automobile and Truck Dealers (Used
Only)
Auto and Home Supply Stores
Automotive Tire Stores
Automotive Parts, Accessories Stores
Service Stations (with or without ancillary
services)
Automated Fuel Dispensers
Boat Dealers
Recreational and Utility Trailers, Camper
Dealers
Motorcycle Dealers
Motor Homes Dealers
Snowmobile Dealers
Miscellaneous Automotive Dealers (Not
Elsewhere Classified)
Clothing Stores
Include All
Exclude
(OR)
Circle individual MCC:
Include
Exclude
All
5611
I
Men's and Boys' Clothing and Accessories
Stores
** Beginning October 1, 1994, this code may only be used by merchants engaged solely in the sale of
goods and/or services to other businesses.
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MCC
Floor Limit
Required Abbreviation
Category Code
5621
5631
5641
5651
5655
5661
5681
5691
5697
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
5698
5699
I
I
Merchant Type
Women's Ready-To-Wear Stores
Women's Accessory and Specialty Shops
Children's and Infants' Wear Stores
Family Clothing Stores
Sports Apparel, Riding Apparel Stores
Shoe Stores
Furriers and Fur Shops
Men's and Women's Clothing Stores
Tailors, Seamstresses, Mending,
Alterations
Wig and Toupee Stores
Miscellaneous Apparel and Accessory
Shops
Circle individual MCC:
Miscellaneous Stores
Include All
Exclude
(OR)
Include
Exclude
All
5712
I
5713
5714
I
I
5718
I
5719
I
5722
5732
5733
I
I
I
5734
5735
5811
5812
5813
I
I
I
F
I
5814
5912
5921
5931
I
I
I
I
5932
5933
5935
I
I
I
Furniture, Home Furnishings and
Equipment Stores, Except Appliances
Floor Covering Stores
Drapery, Windowcovering and Upholstery
Stores
Fireplace, Fireplace Screens and
Accessories Stores
Miscellaneous Home Furnishing Specialty
Stores
Household Appliance Stores
Electronics Sales
Music Stores, Musical Instruments,
Pianos, Sheet Music
Computer Software Stores
Record Shops
Caterers
Eating Places, Restaurants
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
Bars Taverns, Cocktail Lounges,
Nightclubs, Discotheques
Fast Food Restaurants
Drug Stores and Pharmacies
Package Stores —Beer, Wine and Liquor
Used Merchandise Stores, Secondhand
Stores
Antique Shops
Pawn Shops
Wrecking and Salvage Yards
** Beginning October 1, 1994, this code may only be used by merchants engaged solely in the sale of
goods and/or services to other businesses.
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MCC
Floor Limit
Required Abbreviation
Category Code
5937
5940
5941
5942
5943
I
I
I
I
I
5944
I
5945
5946
5947
5948
5949
I
I
I
I
I
5950
5960
5962
I
I
I
5963
I
5964
5965
I
I
5966
5967
5968
5969
I
I
I
I
5970
5971
5972
I
I
I
5973
5975
I
X
5976
5977
5978
X
I
I
5983
I
5992
5993
I
I
Merchant Type
Antique Reproductions
Bicycle Shops —Sales and Service
Sporting Goods Stores
Book Stores
Stationery Stores, Office and School
Supply Stores
Jewelry Stores, Watches, Clocks, and
Silverware Stores
Hobby, Toy, and Game Shops
Camera and Photographic Supply Stores
Gift, Card, Novelty and Souvenir Shops
Luggage and Leather Goods Stores
Sewing, Needlework, Fabric and Piece
Goods Stores
Glassware/Crystal Stores
Direct Marketing Insurance Services
Direct Marketing Travel-Related
Arrangement Services
Direct Selling Establishments/Door-ToDoor Sales
Catalog Merchant
Combination Catalog and Retail
Merchant
Outbound Telemarketing Merchant
Inbound Teleservices Merchant
Continuity/Subscription Merchant
Other Direct Marketers (Not Elsewhere
Classified)
Artist's Supply and Craft Shops
Art Dealers and Galleries
Stamp and Coin Stores—Philatelic and
Numismatic Supplies
Religious Goods Stores
Hearing Aids—Sales, Service and Supply
Stores
Orthopedic Goods—Prosthetic Devices
Cosmetic Stores
Typewriter Stores—Sales, Rentals,
Service
Fuel Dealers—Fuel Oil, Wood, Coal,
Liquefied Petroleum
Florists
Cigar Stores and Stands
** Beginning October 1, 1994, this code may only be used by merchants engaged solely in the sale of
goods and/or services to other businesses.
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MCC
5994
5995
5996
5997
5998
5999
Floor Limit
Required Abbreviation
Category Code
Merchant Type
I
I
I
I
I
I
News Dealers and Newsstands
Pet Shops, Pet Foods and Supplies Stores
Swimming Pools—Sales and Service
Electric Razor Stores—Sales and Service
Tent and Awning Shops
Miscellaneous and Specialty Retail Stores
Service Providers
Include All
Exclude
(OR)
Circle individual MCC:
Include
Exclude
All
6010
L
6011
L
6012
I
6051
O
6211
6300
7011
I
I
D
7012
7032
7033
I
I
I
Personal Service
Providers
Financial Institutions —Manual Cash
Disbursements
Financial Institutions —Automated Cash
Disbursements
Financial Institutions —Merchandise and
Services
Non-Financial Institutions —Foreign
Currency, Money Orders (not wire
transfer), and Travellers Cheques
Security Brokers/Dealers
Insurance Sales and Underwriting
Lodging —Hotels, Motels,
Resorts,Central Reservation Services (Not
Elsewhere Classified)
Timeshares
Sporting and Recreational Camps
Trailer Parks and Camp Grounds
Circle individual
Include All
Exclude All
7210
7211
7216
7217
7221
7230
7251
I
I
I
I
7261
7273
7276
7277
I
I
I
X
7278
I
MCC:
(OR)
Exclude
Include
I
I
Laundry, Cleaning, and Garment Services
Laundries —Family and Commercial
I
Dry
Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
Photographic Studios
Barber and Beauty Shops
Shoe Repair Shops, Shoe Shine Parlors,
and Hat Cleaning Shops
Funeral Service and Crematories
Dating and Escort Services
Tax Preparation Service
Counseling Service —Debt, Marriage,
Personal
Buying/Shopping Services, Clubs
** Beginning October 1, 1994, this code may only be used by merchants engaged solely in the sale of
goods and/or services to other businesses.
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MCC
7296
7297
7298
7299
Business
Services
Floor Limit
Required Abbreviation
Category Code
I
I
I
I
Merchant Type
Clothing Rental —Costumes, Uniforms
Massage Parlors
Health and Beauty Spas
Miscellaneous Personal Services (Not
Elsewhere Classified)
Circle individual
Include All
Exclude All
7311
7321
7332
7333
I
I
7338
7339
7342
7349
7361
I
I
I
I
I
7372
I
7375**
7379**
I
I
7392
I
7393
I
7394
I
7395
I
7399
I
7511
7512
C
7513
7519
I
I
7523
I
MCC:
(OR)
Exclude
Include
Advertising Services
Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies
I
I
Blue
Commercial Photography, Art, and
Graphics
Quick Copy and Reproduction Services
Stenographic Services
Exterminating and Disinfecting Services
Cleaning and Maintenance
Employment Agencies, Temporary Help
Services
Computer Programming, Integrated
Systems Design and Data Processing
Services
Information Retrieval Services
Computer Maintenance, Repair and
Services (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Management, Consulting, and Public
Relations Services
Detective Agencies, Protective Services,
and Security Services, Including Armored
Cars, and Guard Dogs
Equipment Rental and Leasing Services,
Tool Rental, Furniture Rental and
Appliance Rental
Photofinishing Laboratories, Photo
Developing
Business Services (Not Elsewhere
Classified)
Truck Stop Transactions
Car Rental Agencies (Not Elsewhere
Classified)
Truck and Utility Trailer Rentals
Motor Home and Recreational Vehicle
Rentals
Automobile Parking Lots and Garages
** Beginning October 1, 1994, this code may only be used by merchants engaged solely in the sale of
goods and/or services to other businesses.
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MCC
Floor Limit
Required Abbreviation
Category Code
Merchant Type
Repair Services
Include All
7531
7534
7535
7538
7542
7549
7622
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
7623
I
7629
I
7631
7641
I
I
7692
7699
I
I
Exclude All (OR)
Circle individual MCC:
Include
Exclude
Automotive Body Repair Shops
Tire Retreading and Repair Shops
Automotive Paint Shops
Automotive Service Shops (Non-Dealer)
Car Washes
Towing Services
Radio, Television, and Stereo Repair
Shops
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Repair Shops
Electrical and Small Appliance Repair
Shops
Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repair
Reupholstery and Furniture Repair,
Furniture Refinishing
Welding
Miscellaneous Repair Shops and Related
Services
Circle individual MCC:
Amusement &
Entertainment
Include All
7829**
I
7832
7841
7911
7922
I
I
I
I
7929
7932
7933
7941
I
I
I
I
7991
7992
7993
7994
7995
I
I
I
I
I
7996
I
Exclude All (OR)
Include
Exclude
Motion Picture and Video Tape
Production and Distribution
Motion Picture Theaters
Video Tape Rental Stores
Dance Halls, Studios and Schools
Theatrical Producers (Except Motion
Pictures), Ticket Agencies
Bands, Orchestras, Entertainers
Billiard and Pool Establishments
Bowling Alleys
Commercial Sports, Professional Sports
Clubs, Athletic Fields, Sports Promoters
Tourist Attractions and Exhibits
Golf Courses —Public
Video Amusement Game Supplies
Video Game Arcades/Establishments
Betting (including Lottery Tickets),
Casino Gaming Chips, Off-Track Betting
and Wagers
Amusement Parks, Circuses, Carnivals,
Fortune Tellers
** Beginning October 1, 1994, this code may only be used by merchants engaged solely in the sale of
goods and/or services to other businesses.
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MCC
Floor Limit
Required Abbreviation
Category Code
7997
I
7998
7999
I
I
Professional
Services
Membership Clubs, (Sports, Recreation,
Athletic), Country Clubs, Private Golf
Courses
Aquariums, Seaquariums, Dolphinariums
Recreation Services, (Includes Swimming
Pools, Miniature Golf and Driving
Ranges, Ski Slopes, Boat Rentals, Aircraft
Rentals, and Sport and Games
Instruction)
Include All
Doctors
Dentists, Orthodontists
Osteopaths
Chiropractors
Optometrists, Ophthalmologists
Opticians
Chiropodists, Podiatrists
Nursing and Personal Care Facilities
Hospitals
Medical and Dental Laboratories
Medical Services and Health Practitioners
(Not Elsewhere Classified)
Legal Services, Attorneys
Elementary and Secondary Schools
Colleges, Universities, Professional
Schools, and
Junior Colleges
Correspondence Schools
Business and Secretarial Schools
Vocational and Trade Schools
Schools and Educational Services (Not
Elsewhere Classified)
Child Care Services
Charitable and Social Service
Organizations
Civic, Social, and Fraternal Associations
Political Organizations
Religious Organizations
Automobile Associations
Membership Organizations (Not
Elsewhere Classified)
Testing Laboratories (Non-Medical
Testing)
** Beginning October 1, 1994, this code may only be used by merchants engaged solely in the sale of
goods and/or services to other businesses.
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MCC
Floor Limit
Required Abbreviation
Category Code
8911
I
8931
I
8999
I
9211
I
9222
9223
9311
9399
I
I
I
I
9402
9405
I
9700
9701
9702
9751
I
I
I
I
9752
I
9950
I
Merchant Type
Architectural, Engineering, and
Surveying Services
Accounting, Auditing, and Bookkeeping
Services
Professional Services (Not Elsewhere
Classified)
Court Costs, Including Alimony and
Child Support
Fines
Bail and Bond Payments
Tax Payments
Government Services (Not Elsewhere
Classified)
Postage Stamps
Intra-Government Purchases-Government
only
Automated Referral Service
Visa Credential Service
Emergency Services
U.K. Supermarkets - Electronic Hot
File (For Regional Use Only.)
U.K. Petrol Stations - Electronic Hot
File (For Regional Use Only.)
Intra-Company Purchases
** Beginning October 1, 1994, this code may only be used by merchants engaged solely in the sale of
goods and/or services to other businesses.