MCC 7298 - Health and beauty 
The Merchant Category Code (MCC) 7298 is designated for businesses operating within the health and beauty sector. This MCC is primarily used for transactions related to personal care services and products, ensuring customers' well-being and aesthetics. Businesses categorized under this code typically provide services that enhance physical appearance and health, reflecting a broad spectrum of personal care needs.
Types of Services
- Beauty Salons: Establishments offering services such as hair styling, coloring, cutting, and treatments.
- Nail Salons: Facilities providing manicures, pedicures, and nail treatments.
- Spas: Locations providing massages, facials, body wraps, and relaxation therapies.
- Barbershops: Specific to men's grooming services like haircuts and shaves.
- Cosmetology Services: Inclusive of advanced skin care, makeup application, and beauty treatments.
Related MCCs
- MCC 7230: Beauty Shops: Specifically focused on beauty or hair services and does not include broader health-oriented offerings.
- MCC 5977: Cosmetic Stores: Pertains to retail sales of personal beauty products and cosmetics, excluding services.
- MCC 8049: Chiropodists, Podiatrists: Related to specific medical foot care services rather than general beauty services.
FAQs
- What types of businesses use MCC 7298?
- Businesses like beauty salons, nail salons, spas, and barbershops generally use MCC 7298. - How is MCC 7298 different from MCC 7230?
- MCC 7298 encompasses a wider range of health and beauty services, whereas MCC 7230 is more focused on beauty shops specifically. - Are cosmetic products included under MCC 7298?
- No, MCC 7298 is primarily for services; MCC 5977 would cover cosmetic product sales.
MCC Categories
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