MCC 4582 - Airports 
The Merchant Category Code (MCC) 4582 is designated for businesses related to airports and associated services. This MCC primarily serves as a classification for transactions processed by entities operating within the airport industry. It encompasses a variety of businesses located at airports, including those offering travel-related services and amenities to travelers, air transportation services, and airport management operations.
Types of Services
- Airline Operations and Ticketing: Services related to airline ticket sales, reservations, and customer service provided by airlines operating in terminals.
- Airport Retail and Duty-Free Shops: Transactions processed by shops offering tax-free goods and other retail items to international travelers.
- Ground Transportation: Services such as car rentals, taxi services, and shuttle operations facilitating passenger movement to and from airport facilities.
- Food and Beverage Services: Restaurants, cafes, and bars located within airport terminals providing dining options for travelers.
- Airport Management and Fees: Revenue generated from parking, airport terminal maintenance fees, and other operational charges managed by airport authorities.
Related MCCs
- MCC 4511: Airlines and Air Carriers: Focuses specifically on the airline industry, including passenger airline services distinct from general airport operations.
- MCC 7523: Automobile Parking Lots and Garages: Covers non-airport related parking services, differentiating from parking services provided by airport-specific operations.
- MCC 7011: Lodging - Hotels, Motels, and Resorts: Applicable to hotels, particularly those located near airports but not managed under airport operations.
FAQs
- What transactions are categorized under MCC 4582?
- Transactions related to services offered at airport facilities, including retail stores, rental car services, restaurants, and airport usage fees. - Is MCC 4582 applicable to airline ticket purchases?
- While it can include onsite airline services at airports, airline ticketing specifically may fall under MCC 4511 if directly from the airline, not the airport. - Do airport hotels fall under this MCC?
- No, airport hotels are generally categorized under MCC 7011 for lodging services.
MCC Categories
Agricultural Services Airlines Business Services Car rent Cars and vehicles Clothing stores Contract services Entertainment services Government Services Hotels / Resorts Mail / Telephone Sales Membership оrganizations Miscellaneous Stores Not categorized Personal services Professional services Repair services Retail Outlet Services Service provider Transportation Services Utility Services Wholesale suppliers and manufacturers