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Look up ISO 18245 Merchant Category Codes with the ISO description and the Visa and Mastercard titles. The MCC travels in ISO 8583 DE 18 and EMV tag 9F15.
Follows ISO 18245 · Visa MDSM · Mastercard QRBISO 18245:2023 ranges; 2024 scheme editions (python-iso18245 1.4.1)·verified Oct 2026· double-checked Oct 2026— all 310 codes and their ISO, Visa and Mastercard texts match the transcribed lists; cross-checked against the IRS/USDA and merchant-category-codes lists
310 of 310 codes
| MCC | Description | ISO range | Listed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0742 | Veterinary services | Agricultural services | ISOVisaMC |
| 0743 | Wine producers | Agricultural services | ISO |
| 0744 | Champagne producers | Agricultural services | ISO |
| 0763 | Agricultural co-operatives | Agricultural services | ISOVisaMC |
| 0780 | Landscaping and horticultural services Mastercard: Horticultural and Landscaping Services | Agricultural services | ISOVisaMC |
| 1520 | General contractors — residential and commercial | Contracted services | ISOVisaMC |
| 1711 | Heating, plumbing and air-conditioning contractors Mastercard: Air Conditioning, Heating, and Plumbing Contractors | Contracted services | ISOVisaMC |
| 1731 | Electrical contractors | Contracted services | ISOVisaMC |
| 1740 | Masonry, stonework, tile setting, plastering and insulation contractors Mastercard: Insulation, Masonry, Plastering, Stonework, and Tile Setting Contractors | Contracted services | ISOVisaMC |
| 1750 | Carpentry contractors | Contracted services | ISOVisaMC |
| 1761 | Roofing, siding and sheet metal work contractors Mastercard: Roofing and Siding, Sheet Metal Work Contractors | Contracted services | ISOVisaMC |
| 1771 | Concrete work contractors | Contracted services | ISOVisaMC |
| 1799 | Special trade contractors — not elsewhere classified Mastercard: Contractors, Special Trade; not elsewhere classified | Contracted services | ISOVisaMC |
| 2741 | Miscellaneous publishing and printing services Visa: Miscellaneous Publishing and Printing Mastercard: Miscellaneous Publishing and Printing | Contracted services | ISOVisaMC |
| 2791 | Typesetting, platemaking and related services | Contracted services | ISOVisaMC |
| 2842 | Speciality cleaning, polishing and sanitation preparations Visa: Specialty Cleaning, Polishing and Sanitation Preparations Mastercard: Sanitation, Polishing, and Specialty Cleaning Preparations | Contracted services | ISOVisaMC |
| 3000 | UNITED AIRLINES | Private use (travel and entertainment) | VisaMC |
| 3001 | AMERICAN AIRLINES | Private use (travel and entertainment) | VisaMC |
| 4011 | Railroads Mastercard: Railroads; Freight | Transportation | ISOVisaMC |
| 4111 | Local and suburban commuter passenger transportation, including ferries Mastercard: Transportation: Suburban and Local Commuter Passenger, including Ferries | Transportation | ISOVisaMC |
| 4112 | Passenger railways | Transportation | ISOVisaMC |
| 4119 | Ambulance services | Transportation | ISOVisaMC |
| 4121 | Taxi-cabs and limousines Mastercard: Limousines and Taxicabs | Transportation | ISOVisaMC |
| 4131 | Bus lines | Transportation | ISOVisaMC |
| 4214 | Motor freight carriers and trucking — local and long distance, moving and storage companies and local delivery Mastercard: Motor Freight Carriers, Trucking: Local/Long Distance, Moving and Storage Companies, Local Delivery | Transportation | ISOVisaMC |
| 4215 | Courier services — air and ground and freight forwarders Mastercard: Courier Services: Air and Ground, Freight Forwarders | Transportation | ISOVisaMC |
| 4225 | Public warehousing and storage — farm products, refrigerated goods and household goods Visa: Public Warehousing and Storage - Farm Products, Refrigerated Goods, Household Goods, and Storage Mastercard: Public Warehousing; Farm Products, Refrigerated Goods, Household Goods Storage | Transportation | ISOVisaMC |
| 4411 | Steamships and cruise lines Visa: Steamship and Cruise Lines Mastercard: Cruise Lines | Transportation | ISOVisaMC |
| 4457 | Boat rentals and leasing Mastercard: Boat Leases and Boat Rentals | Transportation | ISOVisaMC |
| 4468 | Marinas, marine service and supplies Mastercard: Marinas, Marine Service/Supplies | Transportation | ISOVisaMC |
| 4511 | Airlines and air carriers Visa: Airlines and Air Carriers (Not Elsewhere Classified) Mastercard: Air Carriers, Airlines: Not Elsewhere Classified | Transportation | ISOVisaMC |
| 4582 | Airports, flying fields and airport terminals Mastercard: Airports, Airport Terminals, Flying Fields | Transportation | ISOVisaMC |
| 4722 | Travel agencies and tour operators | Transportation | ISOVisaMC |
| 4723 | Package Tour Operators - Germany Only | Transportation | Visa |
| 4784 | Tolls and bridge fees Mastercard: Bridge and Road Fees, Tolls | Transportation | ISOVisaMC |
| 4789 | Transportation services — not elsewhere classified | Transportation | ISOVisaMC |
| 4812 | Telecommunication equipment and telephone sales Mastercard: Telecommunication Equipment Including Telephone Sales | Utilities | ISOVisaMC |
| 4813 | Key-entry Telecom Merchant providing single local and long-distance phone calls using a central access number in a non-face-to-face environment using key entry | Utilities | MC |
| 4814 | Telecommunication services, including local and long distance calls, credit card calls, calls through use of magnetic stripe reading telephones and faxes Visa: Telecommunication Services, including Local and Long-Distance Calls, Credit Card Calls, Calls Through Use of Magnetic-Stripe-Reading Telephones, and Fax Services Mastercard: Telecommunication Services including but not limited to prepaid phone services and recurring phone services | Utilities | ISOVisaMC |
| 4815 | Monthly summary telephone charges | Utilities | ISO |
| 4816 | Computer network/information services | Utilities | ISOVisaMC |
| 4821 | Telegraph services | Utilities | ISOVisaMC |
| 4829 | Wire transfers and money orders Visa: Money Transfer Mastercard: Money Transfer | Utilities | ISOVisaMC |
| 4899 | Cable and other pay television services Visa: Cable, Satellite and Other Pay Television/Radio/Streaming Services Mastercard: Cable, Satellite, and Other Pay Television and Radio Services | Utilities | ISOVisaMC |
| 4900 | Utilities — electric, gas, water and sanitary Mastercard: Utilities: Electric, Gas, Heating Oil, Sanitary, Water | Utilities | ISOVisaMC |
| 5013 | Motor vehicle supplies and new parts | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5021 | Office and commercial furniture | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5039 | Construction materials — not elsewhere classified | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5044 | Office, photographic, photocopy and microfilm equipment Visa: Photographic, Photocopy, Microfilm Equipment and Supplies | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5045 | Computers, computer peripheral equipment — not elsewhere classified Visa: Computers and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Mastercard: Computers, Computer Peripheral Equipment, Software | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5046 | Commercial equipment — not elsewhere classified | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5047 | Dental/laboratory/medical/ophthalmic hospital equipment and supplies Visa: Medical, Dental, Ophthalmic and Hospital Equipment and Supplies | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5051 | Metal service centres and offices Visa: Metal Service Centers and Offices Mastercard: Metal Service Centers and Offices | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5065 | Electrical parts and equipment | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5072 | Hardware equipment and supplies | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5074 | Plumbing and heating equipment and supplies Mastercard: Plumbing and Heating Equipment | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5085 | Industrial supplies — not elsewhere classified | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5094 | Precious stones and metals, watches and jewellery Visa: Precious Stones and Metals, Watches and Jewelry Mastercard: Precious Stones and Metals, Watches and Jewelry | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5099 | Durable goods — not elsewhere classified | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5111 | Stationery, office supplies and printing and writing paper Visa: Stationery, Office Supplies, Printing and Writing Paper Mastercard: Stationery, Office Supplies, Printing and Writing Paper | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5122 | Drugs, drug proprietors Visa: Drugs, Drug Proprietaries, and Druggist Sundries Mastercard: Drugs, Drug Proprietors, and Druggists Sundries | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5131 | Piece goods, notions and other dry goods | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5137 | Men’s, women’s and children’s uniforms and commercial clothing | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5139 | Commercial footwear | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5169 | Chemicals and allied products — not elsewhere classified | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5172 | Petroleum and petroleum products | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5192 | Books, periodicals and newspapers | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5193 | Florists’ supplies, nursery stock and flowers | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5198 | Paints, varnishes and supplies | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5199 | Non-durable goods — not elsewhere classified | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5200 | Home supply warehouse outlets Visa: Home Supply Warehouse Stores Mastercard: Home Supply Warehouse Stores | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5211 | Lumber and building materials outlets Visa: Lumber and Building Materials Stores Mastercard: Building Materials, Lumber Stores | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5231 | Glass, paint and wallpaper shops Visa: Glass, Paint, and Wallpaper Stores Mastercard: Glass, Paint, Wallpaper Stores | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5251 | Hardware shops Visa: Hardware Stores Mastercard: Hardware Stores | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5261 | Lawn and garden supply outlets, including nurseries Visa: Nurseries and Lawn and Garden Supply Stores Mastercard: Lawn and Garden Supply Stores | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5262 | Marketplaces | Retail outlets | Visa |
| 5271 | Mobile home dealers | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5300 | Wholesale clubs | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5309 | Duty-free shops Visa: Duty Free Stores Mastercard: Duty Free Stores | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5310 | Discount shops Visa: Discount Stores Mastercard: Discount Stores | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5311 | Department stores | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5331 | Variety stores | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5399 | Miscellaneous general merchandise Mastercard: Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5411 | Groceries and supermarkets Visa: Grocery Stores and Supermarkets Mastercard: Grocery Stores, Supermarkets | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5422 | Freezer and locker meat provisioners Mastercard: Freezer, Locker Meat Provisioners | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5441 | Candy, nut and confectionery shops Visa: Candy, Nut, and Confectionery Stores Mastercard: Candy, Nut, Confectionery Stores | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5451 | Dairies Visa: Dairy Products Stores Mastercard: Dairy Products Stores | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5462 | Bakeries | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5499 | Miscellaneous food shops — convenience and speciality retail outlets Visa: Miscellaneous Food Stores - Convenience Stores and Specialty Markets Mastercard: Miscellaneous Food Stores: Convenience Stores, Markets, Specialty Stores | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5511 | Car and truck dealers (new and used) sales, services, repairs, parts and leasing Visa: Car and Truck Dealers (New and Used) Sales, Service, Repairs, Parts, and Leasing Mastercard: Automobile and Truck Dealers: Sales, Service, Repairs, Parts, and Leasing | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5521 | Car and truck dealers (used only) sales, service, repairs, parts and leasing Mastercard: Automobile and Truck Dealers: (Used Only): Sales | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5531 | Auto and home supply outlets Mastercard: Auto Store, Home Supply Stores | Retail outlets | ISOMC |
| 5532 | Automotive tyre outlets Visa: Automotive Tire Stores Mastercard: Automotive Tire Stores | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5533 | Automotive parts and accessories outlets Visa: Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores Mastercard: Automotive Parts, Accessories Stores | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5541 | Service stations (with or without ancillary services) | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5542 | Automated fuel dispensers Mastercard: Fuel Dispenser, Automated | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5551 | Boat dealers | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5552 | Electric Vehicle Charging | Retail outlets | VisaMC |
| 5561 | Camper, recreational and utility trailer dealers Mastercard: Camper Dealers, Recreational and Utility Trailers | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5571 | Motorcycle shops and dealers | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5592 | Motor home dealers Visa: Motor Homes Dealers | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5598 | Snowmobile dealers | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5599 | Miscellaneous automotive, aircraft and farm equipment dealers — not elsewhere classified | Retail outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5611 | Men’s and boys’ clothing and accessory shops Visa: Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Accessories Stores Mastercard: Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Accessories Stores | Clothing outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5621 | Women’s ready-to-wear shops Visa: Women’s Ready-To-Wear Stores Mastercard: Women’s Ready to Wear Stores | Clothing outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5631 | Women’s accessory and speciality shops Visa: Women’s Accessory and Specialty Shops Mastercard: Women’s Accessory and Specialty Stores | Clothing outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5641 | Children’s and infants’ wear shops Visa: Children’s and Infants’ Wear Stores Mastercard: Children’s and Infants’ Wear Stores | Clothing outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5651 | Family clothing shops Visa: Family Clothing Stores Mastercard: Family Clothing Stores | Clothing outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5655 | Sports and riding apparel shops Visa: Sports and Riding Apparel Stores Mastercard: Sports Apparel, Riding Apparel Stores | Clothing outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5661 | Shoe shops Visa: Shoe Stores Mastercard: Shoe Stores | Clothing outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5681 | Furriers and fur shops | Clothing outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5691 | Men’s and women’s clothing shops Visa: Men’s and Women’s Clothing Stores Mastercard: Men’s and Women’s Clothing Stores | Clothing outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5697 | Tailors, seamstresses, mending and alterations Mastercard: Alterations, Mending, Seamstresses, Tailors | Clothing outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5698 | Wig and toupee shops Visa: Wig and Toupee Stores | Clothing outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5699 | Miscellaneous apparel and accessory shops Mastercard: Accessory and Apparel Stores: Miscellaneous | Clothing outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5712 | Furniture, home furnishings and equipment shops and manufacturers, except appliances Visa: Furniture, Home Furnishings, and Equipment Stores, Except Appliances Mastercard: Equipment, Furniture, and Home Furnishings Stores (except Appliances) | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5713 | Floor covering services Visa: Floor Covering Stores Mastercard: Floor Covering Stores | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5714 | Drapery, window covering and upholstery shops Visa: Drapery, Window Covering, and Upholstery Stores Mastercard: Drapery, Upholstery, and Window Coverings Stores | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5715 | Alcoholic beverage wholesalers | Miscellaneous outlets | ISO |
| 5718 | Fireplaces, fireplace screens and accessories shops Visa: Fireplace, Fireplace Screens and Accessories Stores Mastercard: Fireplace, Fireplace Screens and Accessories Stores | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5719 | Miscellaneous home furnishing speciality shops Visa: Miscellaneous Home Furnishing Specialty Stores Mastercard: Miscellaneous House Furnishing Specialty Shops | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5722 | Household appliance shops Visa: Household Appliance Stores Mastercard: Household Appliance Stores | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5732 | Electronics shops Visa: Electronics Stores Mastercard: Electronic Sales | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5733 | Music shops — musical instruments, pianos and sheet music Visa: Music Stores - Musical Instruments, Pianos, and Sheet Music Mastercard: Music Stores: Musical Instruments, Pianos, Sheet Music | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5734 | Computer software outlets Visa: Computer Software Stores Mastercard: Computer Software Stores | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5735 | Record shops Visa: Record Stores | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5811 | Caterers | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5812 | Eating places and restaurants Mastercard: Eating Places, Restaurants | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5813 | Drinking places (alcoholic beverages) — bars, taverns, night-clubs, cocktail lounges and discotheques Mastercard: Bars, Cocktail Lounges, Discotheques, Nightclubs, and Taverns: Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5814 | Fast food restaurants | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5815 | Digital Goods Media - Books, Movies, Digital artwork/images, Music Mastercard: Digital Goods: Audiovisual Media Including Books, Movies, and Music | Miscellaneous outlets | VisaMC |
| 5816 | Digital Goods - Games | Miscellaneous outlets | VisaMC |
| 5817 | Digital Goods - Applications (Excludes Games) Mastercard: Digital Goods: Software Applications (Excluding Games) | Miscellaneous outlets | VisaMC |
| 5818 | Digital Goods - Large Digital Goods Merchant Mastercard: Digital Goods: Multi-Category | Miscellaneous outlets | VisaMC |
| 5912 | Drug stores and pharmacies Mastercard: Drug Stores, Pharmacies | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5921 | Package shops — beer, wine and liquor Visa: Package Stores - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Mastercard: Package Stores, Beer, Wine, and Liquor | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5931 | Used merchandise and second-hand shops Visa: Used Merchandise and Secondhand Stores Mastercard: Second Hand Stores, Used Merchandise Stores | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5932 | Antique shops — sales, repairs and restoration services | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5933 | Pawn shops | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5935 | Wrecking and salvage yards Mastercard: Salvage and Wrecking Yards | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5937 | Antique reproduction shops Visa: Antique Reproductions Mastercard: Antique Reproduction Stores | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5940 | Bicycle shops — sales and service | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5941 | Sporting goods shops Visa: Sporting Goods Stores Mastercard: Sporting Goods Stores | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5942 | Bookshops Visa: Book Stores Mastercard: Book Stores | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5943 | Stationery, office and school supply shops Visa: Stationery Stores, Office and School Supply Stores Mastercard: Office, School Supply, and Stationery Stores | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5944 | Jewellery, watch, clock and silverware shops Visa: Jewelry Stores, Watches, Clocks, and Silverware Stores Mastercard: Clock, Jewelry, Watch, and Silverware Store | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5945 | Hobby, toy and game shops Mastercard: Game, Toy, and Hobby Shops | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5946 | Camera and photographic supply shops Visa: Camera and Photographic Supply Stores Mastercard: Camera and Photographic Supply Stores | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5947 | Gift, card, novelty and souvenir shops Mastercard: Card, Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Shops | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5948 | Luggage and leather goods shops Visa: Luggage and Leather Goods Stores Mastercard: Leather Goods and Luggage Stores | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5949 | Sewing, needlework, fabric and piece goods shops Visa: Sewing, Needlework, Fabric and Piece Goods Stores Mastercard: Fabric, Needlework, Piece Goods, and Sewing Stores | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5950 | Glassware and crystal shops Visa: Glassware/Crystal Stores Mastercard: Crystal and Glassware Stores | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5960 | Direct marketing — insurance services | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5962 | Telemarketing — travel-related arrangement services Visa: Direct Marketing - Travel-Related Arrangement Services Mastercard: Direct Marketing: Travel-Related Arrangement Services | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5963 | Door-to-door sales | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5964 | Direct marketing — catalogue merchants Visa: Direct Marketing - Catalog Merchant Mastercard: Direct Marketing: Catalog Merchants | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5965 | Direct marketing — combination catalogue and retail merchants Visa: Direct Marketing - Combination Catalog and Retail Merchant Mastercard: Direct Marketing: Combination Catalog and Retail Merchants | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5966 | Direct marketing — outbound telemarketing merchants Visa: Direct Marketing - Outbound Telemarketing Merchant | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5967 | Direct marketing — inbound telemarketing merchants Visa: Direct Marketing - Inbound Teleservices Merchant | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5968 | Direct marketing — continuity/subscription merchants Visa: Direct Marketing - Continuity/Subscription Merchant | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5969 | Direct marketing/direct marketers — not elsewhere classified Visa: Direct Marketing - Other Direct Marketers (Not Elsewhere Classified) Mastercard: Direct Marketing: Other Direct Marketers: not elsewhere classified | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5970 | Artist supply and craft shops Visa: Artist’s Supply and Craft Shops Mastercard: Artist Supply Stores, Craft Shops | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5971 | Art dealers and galleries | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5972 | Stamp and coin shops Visa: Stamp and Coin Stores Mastercard: Stamp and Coin Stores: Philatelic and Numismatic Supplies | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5973 | Religious goods and shops Visa: Religious Goods Stores Mastercard: Religious Goods Stores | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5975 | Hearing aids — sales, service and supplies Visa: Hearing Aids - Sales, Service, and Supply Mastercard: Hearing Aids: Sales, Service, Supply Stores | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5976 | Orthopaedic goods and prosthetic devices Visa: Orthopedic Goods - Prosthetic Devices Mastercard: Orthopedic Goods: Artificial Limb Stores | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5977 | Cosmetic Stores | Miscellaneous outlets | VisaMC |
| 5978 | Typewriter outlets — sales, service and rentals Visa: Typewriter Stores - Sales, Rentals, and Service Mastercard: Typewriter Stores: Rentals, Sales, Service | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5983 | Fuel dealers — fuel oil, wood, coal and liquefied petroleum Mastercard: Fuel Dealers: Coal, Fuel Oil, Liquefied Petroleum, Wood | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5992 | Florists | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5993 | Cigar shops and stands Visa: Cigar Stores and Stands Mastercard: Cigar Stores and Stands | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5994 | Newsagents and news-stands Visa: News Dealers and Newsstands Mastercard: News Dealers and Newsstands | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5995 | Pet shops, pet food and supplies Visa: Pet Shops, Pet Foods and Supplies Stores | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5996 | Swimming pools — sales, supplies and services Visa: Swimming Pools - Sales and Service Mastercard: Swimming Pools: Sales and Supplies | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5997 | Electric razor outlets — sales and service Visa: Electric Razor Stores - Sales and Service Mastercard: Electric Razor Stores: Sales and Service | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5998 | Tent and awning shops | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 5999 | Miscellaneous and speciality retail outlets Visa: Miscellaneous and Specialty Retail Shops Mastercard: Miscellaneous and Specialty Retail Stores | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 6010 | Financial institutions — manual cash disbursements Mastercard: Manual Cash Disbursements: Customer Financial Institution | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 6011 | Financial institutions — automated cash disbursements Mastercard: Automated Cash Disbursements: Customer Financial Institution | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 6012 | Financial institutions — merchandise and services Visa: Financial Institutions - Merchandise, Services, and Debt Repayment Mastercard: Merchandise and Services: Customer Financial Institution | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 6050 | Quasi Cash: Customer Financial Institution | Miscellaneous outlets | MC |
| 6051 | Non-financial institutions — foreign currency, money orders (not wire transfer), scrip and travellers’ checks Visa: Non-Financial Institutions - Foreign Currency, Non-Fiat Currency (for example: Cryptocurrency), Money Orders (Not Money Transfer), Account Funding (not Stored Value Load), Travelers Cheques, and Debt Repayment Mastercard: Quasi Cash: Merchant | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 6211 | Securities — brokers and dealers Visa: Security Brokers/Dealers Mastercard: Securities: Brokers/Dealers | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 6300 | Insurance sales, underwriting and premiums | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 6513 | Real Estate Agents and Managers Mastercard: Real Estate Agents and Managers: Rentals | Miscellaneous outlets | VisaMC |
| 6532 | Payment Transaction: Customer Financial Institution | Miscellaneous outlets | MC |
| 6533 | Payment Transaction: Merchant | Miscellaneous outlets | MC |
| 6536 | MoneySend Intracountry | Miscellaneous outlets | MC |
| 6537 | MoneySend Intercountry | Miscellaneous outlets | MC |
| 6538 | Funding Transactions for MoneySend | Miscellaneous outlets | MC |
| 6540 | Non-Financial Institutions - Stored Value Card Purchase/Load Mastercard: Funding Transactions | Miscellaneous outlets | VisaMC |
| 7011 | Lodging — hotels, motels and resorts Visa: Lodging - Hotels, Motels, Resorts, Central Reservation Services (Not Elsewhere Classified) Mastercard: Lodging: Hotels, Motels, Resorts: not elsewhere classified | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 7012 | Timeshares | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 7032 | Sporting and recreational camps Mastercard: Recreational and Sporting Camps | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 7033 | Trailer parks and camp-sites Visa: Trailer Parks and Campgrounds Mastercard: Campgrounds and Trailer Parks | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 7210 | Laundry, cleaning and garment services Mastercard: Cleaning, Garment, and Laundry Services | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 7211 | Laundry services — family and commercial Visa: Laundries - Family and Commercial | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 7216 | Dry cleaners | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 7217 | Carpet and upholstery cleaning | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 7221 | Photographic studios | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 7230 | Beauty and barber shops Mastercard: Barber and Beauty Shops | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 7251 | Shoe repair shops, shoe shine parlours and hat cleaning shops Visa: Shoe Repair Shops, Shoeshine Parlors, and Hat Cleaning Shops Mastercard: Hat Cleaning Shops, Shoe Repair Shops, Shoe Shine Parlors | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 7261 | Funeral services and crematoriums Visa: Funeral Services and Crematories Mastercard: Funeral Service and Crematories | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 7273 | Dating and escort services Visa: Dating Services Mastercard: Dating Services | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 7276 | Tax preparation services Mastercard: Tax Preparation Service | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 7277 | Counselling services — debt, marriage and personal Visa: Counseling Services - Debt, Marriage, and Personal Mastercard: Debt, Marriage, Personal: Counseling Service | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 7278 | Buying and shopping services and clubs Mastercard: Buying/Shopping Clubs, Services | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 7295 | Housekeeping Service (China) ⚠ Mastercard title as transcribed by python-iso18245; the Amex and Alipay lists call 7295 “Babysitting and Housekeeping Services” and merchant-category-codes “Babysitting Services”. Not checked against the current Quick Reference Booklet. | Miscellaneous outlets | MC |
| 7296 | Clothing rentals — costumes, uniforms and formal wear Visa: Clothing Rental - Costumes, Uniforms, Formal Wear Mastercard: Clothing Rental: Costumes, Uniforms, and Formal Wear | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 7297 | Massage parlours Visa: Massage Parlors Mastercard: Massage Parlors | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 7298 | Health and beauty spas | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 7299 | Miscellaneous personal services — not elsewhere classified Mastercard: Other Services: not elsewhere classified | Miscellaneous outlets | ISOVisaMC |
| 7311 | Advertising services | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7321 | Consumer credit reporting agencies | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7322 | Debt collection agencies Visa: Collection Agencies Mastercard: Debt Collection Agency | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7333 | Commercial photography, art and graphics Mastercard: Commercial Art, Graphics, Photography | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7338 | Quick copy, reproduction and blueprinting services | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7339 | Stenographic and secretarial support services Visa: Stenographic and Secretarial Support | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7342 | Exterminating and disinfecting services | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7349 | Cleaning, maintenance and janitorial services Mastercard: Cleaning and Maintenance, Janitorial Services | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7361 | Employment agencies and temporary help services Mastercard: Employment Agencies, Temporary Help Services | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7372 | Computer programming, data processing and integrated systems design services | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7375 | Information retrieval services | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7379 | Computer maintenance and repair services — not elsewhere classified Visa: Computer Maintenance, Repair and Services (Not Elsewhere Classified) Mastercard: Computer Maintenance, Repair, and Services: not elsewhere classified | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7392 | Management, consulting and public relations services Mastercard: Consulting, Management, and Public Relations Services | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7393 | Detective agencies, protective agencies and security services, including armoured cars and guard dogs Visa: Detective Agencies, Protective Services, and Security Services, including Armored Cars, and Guard Dogs Mastercard: Detective Agencies, Protective Agencies, Security Services including Armored Cars, Guard Dogs | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7394 | Equipment, tool, furniture and appliance rentals and leasing Visa: Equipment, Tool, Furniture, and Appliance Rental and Leasing Mastercard: Equipment Rental and Leasing Services, Furniture Rental, Tool Rental | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7395 | Photofinishing laboratories and photo developing Mastercard: Photo Developing, Photofinishing Laboratories | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7399 | Business services — not elsewhere classified | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7511 | Truck Stop Source: IRS list (Rev. Proc. 2004-43, via greggles/mcc-codes); merchant-category-codes: “Truck parking” | Business services | IRS/USDA |
| 7512 | Automobile rentals Visa: Automobile Rental Agency Mastercard: Automobile Rental Agency: not elsewhere classified | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7513 | Truck and utility trailer rentals Mastercard: Truck Rental | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7519 | Motor home and recreational vehicle rentals Mastercard: Motor Home and Recreational Vehicle Rental | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7523 | Parking lots and garages Visa: Parking Lots, Parking Meters and Garages Mastercard: Automobile Parking Lots and Garages | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7531 | Automotive body repair shops | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7534 | Tyre retreading and repair shops Visa: Tire Retreading and Repair Shops Mastercard: Tire Retreading and Repair Shops | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7535 | Automotive paint shops | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7538 | Automotive service shops (non-dealer) Mastercard: Automotive Service Shops | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7542 | Car washes | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7549 | Towing services | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7622 | Electronics repair shops Mastercard: Electronic Repair Shops | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7623 | Air conditioning and refrigeration repair shops | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7629 | Electrical and small appliance repair shops Mastercard: Appliance Repair Shops, Electrical and Small | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7631 | Watch, clock and jewellery repair shops Visa: Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repair Mastercard: Clock, Jewelry, and Watch Repair Shops | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7641 | Furniture reupholstery, repair and refinishing Mastercard: Furniture: Reupholstery and Repair, Refinishing | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7692 | Welding services Mastercard: Welding Repair | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7699 | Miscellaneous repair shops and related services | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7800 | Government-Owned Lotteries (US Region only) Mastercard: Government Owned Lottery (U.S. Region Only) | Business services | VisaMC |
| 7801 | Government Licensed On-Line Casinos (On-Line Gambling) (US Region only) Mastercard: Internet Gambling (U.S. Region Only) | Business services | VisaMC |
| 7802 | Government-Licensed Horse/Dog Racing (US Region only) | Business services | VisaMC |
| 7829 | Motion picture and video tape production and distribution | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7832 | Motion picture theatres Visa: Motion Picture Theaters Mastercard: Motion Picture Theaters | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7841 | Video tape rentals Visa: DVD/Video Tape Rental Stores Mastercard: Video Entertainment Rental Stores | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7911 | Dance halls, studios and schools Mastercard: Dance Halls, Schools, and Studios | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7922 | Theatrical producers (except motion pictures) and ticket agencies Visa: Ticket Agencies and Theatrical Producers (Except Motion Pictures) Mastercard: Theatrical Producers (except Motion Pictures), Ticket Agencies | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7929 | Bands, orchestras and miscellaneous entertainers — not elsewhere classified | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7932 | Billiard and pool establishments Mastercard: Pool and Billiard Establishments | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7933 | Bowling alleys | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7941 | Commercial sports, professional sports clubs, athletic fields and sports promoters Mastercard: Athletic Fields, Commercial Sports, Professional Sports Clubs, Sports Promoters | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7991 | Tourist attractions and exhibits | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7992 | Public golf courses Mastercard: Golf Courses, Public | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7993 | Video amusement game supplies | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7994 | Video game arcades and establishments Visa: Video Game Arcades/Establishments Mastercard: Video Game Arcades/Establishments | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7995 | Betting, including lottery tickets, casino gaming chips, off-track betting and wagers at race tracks Visa: Betting, including Lottery Tickets, Casino Gaming Chips, Off-Track Betting, Wagers at Race Tracks and games of chance to win prizes of monetary value Mastercard: Gambling Transactions | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7996 | Amusement parks, circuses, carnivals and fortune tellers Mastercard: Amusement Parks, Carnivals, Circuses, Fortune Tellers | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7997 | Membership clubs (sports, recreation, athletic), country clubs and private golf courses Mastercard: Clubs: Country Clubs, Membership (Athletic, Recreation, Sports), Private Golf Courses | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7998 | Aquariums, seaquariums and dolphinariums Visa: Aquariums, Seaquariums, Dolphinariums, and Zoos Mastercard: Aquariums, Dolphinariums, Zoos, and Seaquariums | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 7999 | Recreation services — not elsewhere classified | Business services | ISOVisaMC |
| 8011 | Doctors and physicians — not elsewhere classified Mastercard: Doctors: not elsewhere classified | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8021 | Dentists and orthodontists Mastercard: Dentists, Orthodontists | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8031 | Osteopaths Mastercard: Osteopathic Physicians | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8041 | Chiropractors | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8042 | Optometrists and ophthalmologists Mastercard: Optometrists, Ophthalmologists | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8043 | Opticians, optical goods and eyeglasses | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8049 | Podiatrists and chiropodists Mastercard: Chiropodists, Podiatrists | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8050 | Nursing and personal care facilities Visa: Nursing, Home Healthcare and Personal Care Facilities | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8062 | Hospitals | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8071 | Medical and dental laboratories Mastercard: Dental and Medical Laboratories | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8099 | Medical services and health practitioners — not elsewhere classified Mastercard: Health Practitioners, Medical Services: not elsewhere classified | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8111 | Legal services and attorneys Mastercard: Attorneys, Legal Services | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8211 | Elementary and secondary schools Mastercard: Schools, Elementary and Secondary | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8220 | Colleges, universities, professional schools and junior colleges | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8241 | Correspondence schools Mastercard: Schools, Correspondence | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8244 | Business and secretarial schools Mastercard: Schools, Business and Secretarial | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8249 | Trade and vocational schools Visa: Vocational and Trade Schools Mastercard: Schools, Trade and Vocational | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8299 | Schools and educational services — not elsewhere classified | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8351 | Child care services | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8398 | Charitable and social service organizations Visa: Charitable Social Service Organizations Mastercard: Organizations, Charitable and Social Service | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8641 | Civic, social and fraternal associations Mastercard: Associations: Civic, Social, and Fraternal | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8651 | Political organizations Mastercard: Organizations, Political | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8661 | Religious organizations Mastercard: Organizations, Religious | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8675 | Automobile associations | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8699 | Membership organization — not elsewhere classified Visa: Membership Organizations (Not Elsewhere Classified) Mastercard: Organizations, Membership: not elsewhere classified | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8734 | Testing laboratories (non-medical) Visa: Testing Laboratories (Non-Medical Testing) | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8911 | Architectural, engineering and surveying services | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8931 | Accounting, auditing and bookkeeping services | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 8999 | Professional services — not elsewhere classified | Professional services and membership organizations | ISOVisaMC |
| 9211 | Court costs, including alimony and child support | Government services | ISOVisaMC |
| 9222 | Fines | Government services | ISOVisaMC |
| 9223 | Bail and bond payments | Government services | ISOVisaMC |
| 9311 | Tax payments | Government services | ISOVisaMC |
| 9399 | Government services — not elsewhere classified | Government services | ISOVisaMC |
| 9402 | Postal services — government only | Government services | ISOVisaMC |
| 9405 | U.S. Federal Government Agencies or Departments Mastercard: Intra-Government Purchases: Government Only | Government services | VisaMC |
| 9406 | Government-Owned Lotteries (Non-U.S. region) Mastercard: Government-owned Lottery (global, excluding U.S. region) | Government services | VisaMC |
| 9700 | Automated Referral Service (Visa only) Source: USDA list (via greggles/mcc-codes); merchant-category-codes | Government services | IRS/USDA |
| 9701 | Visa Credential Service (Visa only) Source: USDA list (via greggles/mcc-codes); merchant-category-codes: “Visa Credential Server” | Government services | IRS/USDA |
| 9702 | Emergency Services (GCAS) (Visa use only) | Government services | Visa |
| 9950 | Intra-Company Purchases | Government services | Visa |
Where the codes come from
ISO 18245 defines the four-digit Merchant Category Code and groups it into ranges (the filter uses the ISO 18245:2023 ranges); the card schemes publish their own lists, which add scheme-only codes (for example Mastercard’s MoneySend codes 6536–6538, or Visa’s 5262 Marketplaces) and word the titles differently. The range 3000–3999 is for private use: Visa and Mastercard assign one code per airline (3000–3350), car-rental company (3351–3500) or hotel chain (3501–3999). Only 3000 and 3001 are listed here as examples.
This table lists the codes outside 3000–3999 in the open-source python-iso18245 1.4.1 transcriptions of the ISO 18245 list (descriptions probably from the 2003 text, with later additions), the Visa Merchant Data Standards Manual and the Mastercard Quick Reference Booklet (2024 editions), plus 7511, 9700 and 9701, which those transcriptions miss and the IRS / USDA lists carry. The schemes revise their lists a few times a year; check the current edition before relying on a code for interchange or risk rules. American Express and domestic schemes keep their own lists.
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