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MCC Lookup
Search the complete ISO 18245 list of Merchant Category Codes — the four-digit codes card networks use to classify what a business sells. Look them up by code, official description, or the everyday word you'd actually type.
714 codes
| MCC | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Services Agricultural Services | Agricultural Services | |
| Agricultural Co-operatives Agricultural Cooperative Agricultural Services | Agricultural Services | |
| Horticultural Services, Landscaping Services Agricultural Services | Agricultural Services | |
| General Contractors-Residential and Commercial Contracted Services | Contracted Services | |
| Air Conditioning Contractors – Sales and Installation, Heating Contractors – Sales, Service, Installation Heating, Plumbing, A/C Contracted Services | Contracted Services | |
| Electrical Contractors Contracted Services | Contracted Services | |
| Insulation – Contractors, Masonry, Stonework Contractors, Plastering Contractors, Stonework and Masonry Contractors, Tile Settings Contractors Masonry, Stonework, and Plaster Contracted Services | Contracted Services | |
| Carpentry Contractors Contracted Services | Contracted Services | |
| Roofing – Contractors, Sheet Metal Work – Contractors, Siding – Contractors Contracted Services | Contracted Services | |
| Contractors – Concrete Work Contracted Services | Contracted Services | |
| Contractors – Special Trade, Not Elsewhere Classified Contracted Services | Contracted Services | |
| Miscellaneous Publishing and Printing Contracted Services | Contracted Services | |
| Typesetting, Plate Making, & Related Services Contracted Services | Contracted Services | |
| Specialty Cleaning, Polishing, and Sanitation Preparations Contracted Services | Contracted Services | |
| United Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| American Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| Pan American Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| Trans World Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| British Airways Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| Japan Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| Air France Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| Lufthansa Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| Air Canada Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines) Airlines | Airlines | |
| Aeorflot Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| Qantas Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| Alitalia Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| Saudia Arabian Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| Swissair Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| SAS Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| South African Airways Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| Varig (Brazil) Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| Air-India Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| Air Algerie Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| Philippine Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| Mexicana Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| Pakistan International Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| Air New Zealand Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| UTA/Interair Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| Air Malta Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| Sabena Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| Aerolineas Argentinas Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| Olympic Airways Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| EL AL Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| Ansett Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| Austrainlian Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| TAP (Portugal) Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| VASP (Brazil) Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| Egyptair Airlines Airlines | Airlines | |
| Kuwait Airlines Airlines | Airlines |
Showing 50 of 714
714 assigned codes across 17 ISO 18245 ranges, searchable by 2,467 terms including everyday words like “atm” and “petrol”. A further 267 codes are unassigned brand slots in the airline, car rental and lodging ranges — these are hidden from browsing but still resolve if you search the exact code. Press / to search.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Merchant Category Code (MCC)?
An MCC is a four-digit number assigned to a business by card networks (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) to classify the goods or services it primarily sells.
Why do MCCs matter to me?
MCCs determine which purchases earn bonus rewards or cashback, which transactions may incur surcharges, and how spend-control rules are applied to a card.
Can a merchant have more than one MCC?
A merchant is usually assigned a single primary MCC, but large businesses with multiple lines of activity can operate under several codes across different outlets.
How many merchant category codes are there?
This tool covers all 981 codes in the ISO 18245 list. 714 are assigned a specific merchant type; the remaining 267 are unassigned slots reserved inside the airline, car rental and lodging brand ranges, which still resolve if you search the exact code.
Why do some MCCs name a specific airline or hotel chain?
The 3000-3999 block assigns individual codes to named travel brands, so 3000 is United Airlines and 3501 is Holiday Inn. Outside that block, codes describe a type of business rather than a company.
Which MCC applies to ATM withdrawals or crypto purchases?
Cash withdrawals at a bank or ATM normally fall under 6010 and 6011. Cryptocurrency and foreign-currency purchases usually settle under 6051, which many issuers treat as a cash advance rather than a normal purchase.