Technical Definition

Retailers that sell unique or specialized products that are not described by any other acceptor business code (MCC). This MCC should be used only when all other MCC assignment options have been exhausted. Examples of such specialty stores include map and atlas stores, firearms and ammunition stores, magic stores, party supply stores, silk flower shops, fireworks shops, ice dealers, picture frame shops, sunglasses shops, beauty supply stores, and bottled and distilled water dealers.

Related Codes

Cross-Industry Classification

This code is part of the ISO 18245 standard used by global payment networks. It may correspond to the following alternate classification systems:

  • VISA: Financial Institutions - Manual Cash Disbursements
  • MASTERCARD: Excluded

Associated Merchants

The following merchants are known to historically trigger this category for rewards calculation:

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