MCC 7295 - Babysitters

Merchant Category Code 7295 is designated for businesses that provide babysitting services. This category primarily encompasses businesses and individuals offering in-home child care services. It aims to facilitate easy identification and processing of transactions related to child care activities through financial systems.
Types of Services
- In-Home Babysitting: Temporary child care services offered at the child's residence.
- Child Care Services: Organizations that manage babysitting professionals for periodic or on-demand child care needs.
Related MCCs
- MCC 8351: Child Care Services: Includes larger child care centers and daycares, offering structured programs and supervised activities for children.
- MCC 7299: Miscellaneous Personal Services: This is a more general category that includes various personal services not classified under a specific MCC.
FAQs
- What types of payments typically fall under MCC 7295?
- Payments to individual babysitters, either freelance or through an agency, often categorized under MCC 7295. - Can businesses use MCC 7295 for full-time daycare services?
- No, full-time daycare services typically fall under MCC 8351, which is specific to structured child care centers. - How does MCC 7295 impact merchant fees?
- Merchant fees vary by provider, but MCC 7295 categorizes transactions as personal services, which may affect the interchange rates fees applied.
MCC Categories
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