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Merchant Category Code (MCC)

A merchant category code (MCC) is a four-digit number that identifies the type of products or services provided by a merchant. These codes are assigned to new merchants by the major card networks. MCCs are used in a variety of systems, including tax calculation, credit card rewards, card restrictions, risk calculation, and chargebacks. Read more >>>