MCC 7211 - Laundry 
The Merchant Category Code (MCC) 7211, designated as "Laundry," pertains to businesses and operations primarily involved in providing laundry services. This code encompasses a variety of services, including cleaning, laundering, and pressing clothing and other textiles. It distinguishes businesses that specialize in handling garments and fabrics through various cleaning processes for both individual and commercial purposes.
Types of Services
- Self-service Laundromats: Facilities equipped with coin-operated or card-operated washing and drying machines available for customer use.
- Commercial Laundry Services: Companies offering laundering solutions for hotels, restaurants, and other businesses needing bulk fabric cleaning.
- Dry Cleaning Services: Businesses specializing in cleaning clothes using chemical solvents rather than water.
- Pressing and Laundry Pickup/Delivery: Services offering garment pressing and convenient pickup/delivery solutions for customer laundry.
Related MCCs
- MCC 7216: Dry Cleaners: Specific to businesses that primarily provide dry cleaning services, which use specialized non-water-based cleaning fluids.
- MCC 7221: Photographic Studios, Portrait: Different in scope, as it encompasses photo studio services, but it may complement businesses offering professional garment presentation services for photography.
- MCC 7399: Business Services Not Elsewhere Classified: Encompasses a broader range of business services, potentially including niche or emerging laundry solutions not explicitly covered under MCC 7211.
FAQs
- What types of payments are typically associated with MCC 7211?
- Payments can vary but typically include credit card transactions for services such as self-service laundromat use, dry cleaning services, and commercial laundry contracts. - Do businesses classified under MCC 7211 require special licenses?
- The need for licenses depends on local regulations and the specific services offered. For example, some areas may require permits for chemical use in dry cleaning. - Is MCC 7211 exclusively for physical stores?
- No, this MCC applies to both physical locations and businesses offering online laundry service models that include pickup and delivery.
MCC Categories
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