What is MCC Code?
A Merchant Category Code (MCC) is a four-digit number assigned to businesses by credit card networks (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) to classify the type of goods or services they provide. These codes are used for transaction categorization, payment processing, and regulatory compliance.
In Canada, MCCs play a crucial role for banks, payment processors, and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in identifying and managing different types of transactions. They also impact interchange fees, credit card reward programs, and tax reporting for businesses operating in various industries.
Common MCC Codes in Canada
- 5814 - Fast Food
- 5411 - Grocery
- 5651 - Clothes
- 5812 - Cafe. Restaurants
- 5912 - Drug Stores
- 5533 - Auto shops
- 5732 - Household appliance
- 5311 - Department stores
- 5712 - Furniture
- 7832 - Cinemas
- 5541 - Service Stations
- 5200 - Household products
- 7997 - Entertainment and sport
- 5310 - Discounters
- 5331 - Variety stores
- 5941 - Sports goods
- 5499 - Food stores
- 5300 - Wholesalers
- 7538 - Maintenance stations
- 5251 - Hardware Stores
- 5943 - Stationery
- 5921 - Alcohol
- 5542 - Gas station
- 5661 - Shoes
- 5722 - Household appliance
- 5699 - Accessories
- 5995 - Pet supplies
- 6300 - Insurance
- 5211 - Building materials
- 5977 - Cosmetics
- 5399 - Merchandise stores
- 5942 - Book Stores
- 4121 - Taxi
- 9399 - Government Services
- 7922 - Tickets
- 8220 - Education. University
- 5813 - Bars
- 3009 - Air Canada
- 4900 - Utilities
- 8734 - Testing laboratories
- 5571 - Car dealerships
- 5532 - Tires
- 7523 - Parking
- 8999 - Professional services
- 5811 - Caterers
- 4815 - Telephone services
- 5621 - Womens clothing
- 3030 - Aerolineas Argentinas
- 5817 - Applications
- 5137 - Clothing
- 8062 - Hospitals
- 3007 - Air France
- 7531 - Auto repair
- 4816 - Information Services
- 5631 - Clothing stores
- 3052 - LATAM Chile Airlines
- 5422 - Meat
- 5999 - Miscellaneous
- 4215 - Delivery service
- 3008 - Lufthansa
- 5968 - Subscriptions
- 4899 - The television
- 3076 - Aeromexico
- 7994 - Videogames
- 8398 - Charity
- 4511 - Air Carriers, Airlines
- 7542 - Car Washes
- 3509 - Marriott Hotels
- 7996 - Entertainment
- 5511 - Car dealerships
- 3000 - United Airlines
- 7512 - Automobile Rental Agency
- 5734 - Computer Software
- 4722 - Tourism
- 3020 - Air India
- 7699 - Repairs
- 5992 - Florists
- 5816 - Games
- 5039 - Building materials
- 4111 - Passenger transportation
- 3005 - British Airways
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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