MCC 7299 - Miscellaneous 
MCC 7299, commonly known as "Miscellaneous Personal Services (not elsewhere classified)," serves as a catch-all category for businesses providing a range of personal services that do not neatly fit into other established categories. It covers an array of service-oriented businesses that offer personalized and specialized assistance to individuals. Whether it's lifestyle consulting or niche personal care services, businesses under this category are marked by their unique service offerings.
Types of Services
- Lifestyle and Personal Consulting: Businesses offering professional advice on personal habits, styling, and lifestyle choices.
- Specialized Personal Care: Services such as massage parlors, spas, and wellness centers providing tailored personal care treatments.
- Miscellaneous Repair and Improvement: Small businesses that provide repair services that don't fall under existing repair and service codes.
Related MCCs
- MCC 7298: Health and Beauty Spas: Specifically focuses on beauty-related services, narrowing down from the broader "miscellaneous" category.
- MCC 7297: Massage Parlors: Dedicated solely to businesses offering massage services, whereas 7299 may include diverse services.
- MCC 7296: Clothing, Rental - Costumes, Formal Wear: Covers rental services for garments, which may sometimes cross over into lifestyle service areas associated with 7299.
FAQs
- What kinds of services are typically included under MCC 7299?
- This category includes a broad spectrum of personal service businesses such as lifestyle consultants, massage therapists, and wellness centers, primarily geared towards personalized client services. - How do businesses determine if they should use this MCC?
- Businesses typically fall under this MCC if their services are distinct and do not clearly align with other designated MCC categories. Consultation with a merchant services provider can help clarify positioning. - Is MCC 7299 suitable for e-commerce platforms?
- While primarily associated with physical, in-person services, certain digital or online-based personal service providers may also use this MCC if they offer unique, non-classifiable 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