MCC 4729 - Transportation Services 
The Merchant Category Code (MCC) 4729, known as "Transportation Services," is primarily used to identify businesses that facilitate various transportation-related activities. These may range from travel agencies to companies that offer auxiliary travel services, making travel and logistics more manageable. This MCC is crucial for businesses as it helps streamline transactions, classifying and managing expenses related to travel and transport effectively.
Types of Services
- Travel Agencies: Companies that provide travel planning services, booking flights, hotels, and vacation packages.
- Tour Operators: Businesses that organize and sell package holidays, excursions, and travel itineraries.
- Transportation Brokers: Entities that serve as intermediaries between clients and transportation carriers, facilitating cargo and passenger transport arrangements.
- Ticketing Agencies: Services dedicated to issuing tickets for airlines, trains, and other modes of travel.
Related MCCs
- MCC 4511: Airlines and Air Carriers: This code specifically covers air transport services, unlike 4729, which includes broader travel services.
- MCC 4784: Tolls and Bridge Fees: Related to charges for using bridges and toll roads, as opposed to general transportation services.
FAQs
- What is the purpose of MCC 4729?
- MCC 4729 categorizes businesses involved in travel and transportation-related services, making it easier for credit card companies to track spending and for businesses to manage travel expenses. - Can a ride-sharing service fall under this MCC?
- Ride-sharing services may fall under this MCC, especially when they offer business accounts for corporate travel. - Do all travel services fall under MCC 4729?
- Not necessarily. Some specific services, like exclusively airfare booking, might have distinct MCCs but are related to the broad category of travel-related 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