MCC 4814 - Mobile connection 
Merchant Category Code 4814, known as "Mobile Connection," encapsulates businesses and activities primarily involved in providing mobile telecommunication services. This includes companies that offer mobile phone and data services, as well as related telecommunications utilities. The main purpose of this MCC is to categorize transactions associated with mobile network operators and telecommunication service providers.
Types of Services
- Mobile Network Services: Encompasses services such as cellular phone plans, prepaid mobile credits, and postpaid mobile billing.
- Data Connectivity: Includes services for mobile internet and data packages allowing users access to internet services on mobile devices.
- Text Messaging and Voice Services: Covers services for SMS messaging and voice calling capabilities provided by telecom operators.
Related MCCs
- MCC 4812: Telecommunication Equipment, including Telephone Sales: Focuses on physical telecommunication devices and equipment sales, differing from the service-oriented MCC 4814.
- MCC 4899: Cable, Satellite, and Other Pay Television and Radio Services: Includes services for cable and satellite television, contrasting with mobile-specific services in MCC 4814.
- MCC 4821: Telegraph Services: Covers older, outdated telegraph services that differ from modern mobile communication technology.
FAQs
- What types of transactions fall under MCC 4814?
- Transactions typically include charges for mobile phone bills, prepaid card purchases, and mobile internet bundles. - How is MCC 4814 beneficial for categorizing businesses?
- It helps accurately classify merchant activities alongside similar services, facilitating better financial transactions and reporting for payment processors and banks. - Are all companies providing mobile-related services under MCC 4814?
- Not necessarily. Companies dealing primarily in telecommunication hardware might fall under different MCCs, such as MCC 4812.
MCC Categories
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