> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.mx.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Merchants Overview > Merchants are representations of a transaction’s origin. For example, if you buy a coffee at Starbucks, the transaction merchant will be `Starbucks`. Use the `merchant_guid` and a `merchant_location_guidon` any `transaction` object to access Merchant endpoints for details like the merchant’s name, logo URL, website, street address, and more. ## Merchant Fields | Field | Data Type | Description | | :---------------- | :-------- | :--------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `created_at` | String | The date and time at which the `merchant` was created. | | `guid` | String | The unique identifier for the `merchant`. Defined by MX. | | `logo_url` | String | The URL for a 100px X 100px logo for the `merchant`. | | `logo_updated_at` | String | The date and time the logo associated with this `merchant` was last updated. | | `name` | String | A human-readable name for the `merchant` for display to the end user. | | `updated_at` | String | The date and time at which the `merchant` was last updated. | | `website_url` | String | The URL for the merchant's website, e.g. `https://www.xfinity.com`. | ## Merchant Locations | Field | Data Type | Definition | | :--------------- | :-------- | :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `city` | String | The city in which the `merchant` is located. | | `country` | String | The country in which the `merchant` is located. | | `guid` | String | The unique identifier for the `merchant` location. Defined by MX. | | `latitude` | Decimal | The latitude of the `merchant` location. This number is a signed decimal (e.g., Rio de Janeiro’s latitude is -22.9027800 and Tokyo’s latitude is 35.689488). | | `longitude` | Decimal | The longitude of the `merchant` location. This number is a signed decimal (e.g., Rio de Janeiro's longitude is -43.2075000 and Tokyo's longitude is 139.691706). | | `merchant_guid` | String | The unique identifier for the `merchant` to which this location belongs. Defined by MX. | | `phone_number` | String | The phone number for the `merchant` location. | | `postal_code` | String | The postal code in which the `merchant` is located. | | `state` | String | The state in which the `merchant` is located. | | `street_address` | String | The street address at which the `merchant` is located. | | `updated_at` | String | The date and time the `merchant_location` was last updated. | ## Merchant Category Codes
List of merchant category codes | Merchant Category Code | Merchant Category | MX Category | | ---------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------- | | 742 | Veterinary Services | Veterinary | | 763 | Agricultural Cooperative | Food & Dining | | 780 | Landscaping Services | Lawn & Garden | | 1520 | General Contractors | Home Improvement | | 1711 | Heating, Plumbing, A/C | Home Improvement | | 1731 | Electrical Contractors | Home Improvement | | 1740 | Masonry, Stonework, and Plaster | Home Improvement | | 1750 | Carpentry Contractors | Home Improvement | | 1761 | Roofing/Siding, Sheet Metal | Home Improvement | | 1771 | Concrete Work Contractors | Home Improvement | | 1799 | Special Trade Contractors | Home Improvement | | 2741 | Miscellaneous Publishing and Printing | Printing | | 2791 | Typesetting, Plate Making, and Related Services | Printing | | 2842 | Specialty Cleaning | Home Services | | 3000 | Default Category For 3000-3301 | Air Travel | | 3351 | Default Category For 3351-3441 | Rental Car & Taxi | | 3501 | Default Category For 3501-3836 | Hotel | | 4011 | Railroads | Travel | | 4111 | Commuter Transport, Ferries | Travel | | 4112 | Passenger Railways | Travel | | 4119 | Ambulance Services | Doctor | | 4121 | Taxicabs/Limousines | Rental Car & Taxi | | 4131 | Bus Lines | Travel | | 4214 | Motor Freight Carriers and Trucking | Shipping | | 4215 | Courier Services | Shipping | | 4225 | Public Warehousing and Storage - Farm Products, Refrigerated Goods | Shipping | | 4411 | Cruise Lines | Travel | | 4457 | Boat Rentals and Leases | Travel | | 4468 | Marinas, Service and Supplies | Travel | | 4511 | Airlines, Air Carriers | Air Travel | | 4582 | Airports, Flying Fields | Travel | | 4722 | Travel Agencies, Tour Operators | Travel | | 4723 | TUI Travel - Germany | Travel | | 4784 | Tolls/Bridge Fees | Travel | | 4789 | Transportation Services (Not Elsewhere Classified) | Travel | | 4812 | Telecommunication Equipment and Telephone Sales | Home Phone | | 4814 | Telecommunication Services | Home Phone | | 4816 | Computer Network Services | Internet | | 4821 | Telegraph Services | Bills & Utilities | | 4829 | Wires, Money Orders | Transfer | | 4899 | Cable, Satellite, and Other Pay Television and Radio | Utilities | | 4900 | Utilities | Utilities | | 5013 | Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts | Service & Parts | | 5021 | Office and Commercial Furniture | Furnishings | | 5039 | Construction Materials (Not Elsewhere Classified) | Home Improvement | | 5044 | Photographic, Photocopy, Microfilm Equipment, and Supplies | Business Services | | 5045 | Computers, Peripherals, and Software | Electronics & Software | | 5046 | Commercial Equipment (Not Elsewhere Classified) | Shopping | | 5047 | Medical, Dental, Ophthalmic, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies | Health & Fitness | | 5051 | Metal Service Centers | Home | | 5065 | Electrical Parts and Equipment | Home | | 5072 | Hardware, Equipment, and Supplies | Home | | 5074 | Plumbing, Heating Equipment, and Supplies | Home | | 5085 | Industrial Supplies (Not Elsewhere Classified) | Home | | 5094 | Precious Stones and Metals, Watches and Jewelry | Shopping | | 5099 | Durable Goods (Not Elsewhere Classified) | Shopping | | 5111 | Stationary, Office Supplies, Printing and Writing Paper | Office Supplies | | 5122 | Drugs, Drug Proprietaries, and Druggist Sundries | Pharmacy | | 5131 | Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods | Clothing | | 5137 | Uniforms, Commercial Clothing | Clothing | | 5139 | Commercial Footwear | Clothing | | 5169 | Chemicals and Allied Products (Not Elsewhere Classified) | Home | | 5172 | Petroleum and Petroleum Products | Gas | | 5192 | Books, Periodicals, and Newspapers | Books | | 5193 | Florists Supplies, Nursery Stock, and Flowers | Shopping | | 5198 | Paints, Varnishes, and Supplies | Home Supplies | | 5199 | Nondurable Goods (Not Elsewhere Classified) | Home | | 5200 | Home Supply Warehouse Stores | Home | | 5211 | Lumber, Building Materials Stores | Home | | 5231 | Glass, Paint, and Wallpaper Stores | Home | | 5251 | Hardware Stores | Home | | 5261 | Nurseries, Lawn and Garden Supply Stores | Lawn & Garden | | 5271 | Mobile Home Dealers | Shopping | | 5300 | Wholesale Clubs | Shopping | | 5309 | Duty Free Stores | Shopping | | 5310 | Discount Stores | Shopping | | 5311 | Department Stores | Shopping | | 5331 | Variety Stores | Shopping | | 5399 | Miscellaneous General Merchandise | Shopping | | 5411 | Grocery Stores, Supermarkets | Groceries | | 5422 | Freezer and Locker Meat Provisioners | Groceries | | 5441 | Candy, Nut, and Confectionery Stores | Groceries | | 5451 | Dairy Products Stores | Groceries | | 5462 | Bakeries | Groceries | | 5499 | Miscellaneous Food Stores - Convenience Stores and Specialty Markets | Groceries | | 5511 | Car and Truck Dealers (New & Used) Sales, Service, Repairs Parts and Leasing | Auto & Transport | | 5521 | Car and Truck Dealers (Used Only) Sales, Service, Repairs Parts and Leasing | Auto & Transport | | 5531 | Auto and Home Supply Stores | Auto & Transport | | 5532 | Automotive Tire Stores | Auto & Transport | | 5533 | Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores | Auto & Transport | | 5541 | Service Stations | Gas | | 5542 | Automated Fuel Dispensers | Gas | | 5551 | Boat Dealers | Auto & Transport | | 5561 | Motorcycle Shops, Dealers | Auto & Transport | | 5571 | Motorcycle Shops and Dealers | Auto & Transport | | 5592 | Motor Homes Dealers | Auto & Transport | | 5598 | Snowmobile Dealers | Sporting Goods | | 5599 | Miscellaneous Auto Dealers | Auto & Transport | | 5611 | Men's and Boy's Clothing and Accessories Stores | Clothing | | 5621 | Women's Ready-To-Wear Stores | Clothing | | 5631 | Women's Accessory and Specialty Shops | Clothing | | 5641 | Children's and Infant's Wear Stores | Clothing | | 5651 | Family Clothing Stores | Clothing | | 5655 | Sports and Riding Apparel Stores | Clothing | | 5661 | Shoe Stores | Clothing | | 5681 | Furriers and Fur Shops | Clothing | | 5691 | Men's, Women's Clothing Stores | Clothing | | 5697 | Tailors, Alterations | Clothing | | 5698 | Wig and Toupee Stores | Hair | | 5699 | Miscellaneous Apparel and Accessory Shops | Clothing | | 5712 | Furniture, Home Furnishings, and Equipment Stores, Except Appliances | Furnishings | | 5713 | Floor Covering Stores | Furnishings | | 5714 | Drapery, Window Covering, and Upholstery Stores | Furnishings | | 5718 | Fireplace, Fireplace Screens, and Accessories Stores | Furnishings | | 5719 | Miscellaneous Home Furnishing Specialty Stores | Furnishings | | 5722 | Household Appliance Stores | Home | | 5732 | Electronics Stores | Electronics & Software | | 5733 | Music Stores-Musical Instruments, Pianos, and Sheet Music | Music | | 5734 | Computer Software Stores | Electronics & Software | | 5735 | Record Stores | Music | | 5811 | Caterers | Restaurants | | 5812 | Eating Places, Restaurants | Restaurants | | 5813 | Drinking Places | Alcohol & Bars | | 5814 | Fast Food Restaurants | Fast Food | | 5815 | Digital Goods Media - Books, Movies, Music | Entertainment | | 5816 | Digital Goods - Games | Entertainment | | 5817 | Digital Goods - Applications (Excludes Games) | Shopping | | 5818 | Digital Goods - Large Digital Goods Merchant | Shopping | | 5912 | Drug Stores and Pharmacies | Pharmacy | | 5921 | Package Stores-Beer, Wine, and Liquor | Alcohol & Bars | | 5931 | Used Merchandise and Secondhand Stores | Clothing | | 5932 | Antique Shops | Shopping | | 5933 | Pawn Shops | Shopping | | 5935 | Wrecking and Salvage Yards | Service & Parts | | 5937 | Antique Reproductions | Shopping | | 5940 | Bicycle Shops | Sporting Goods | | 5941 | Sporting Goods Stores | Sporting Goods | | 5942 | Book Stores | Books | | 5943 | Stationery Stores, Office, and School Supply Stores | Office Supplies | | 5944 | Jewelry Stores, Watches, Clocks, and Silverware Stores | Shopping | | 5945 | Hobby, Toy, and Game Shops | Shopping | | 5946 | Camera and Photographic Supply Stores | Shopping | | 5947 | Gift, Card, Novelty, and Souvenir Shops | Shopping | | 5948 | Luggage and Leather Goods Stores | Shopping | | 5949 | Sewing, Needlework, Fabric, and Piece Goods Stores | Shopping | | 5950 | Glassware, Crystal Stores | Shopping | | 5960 | Direct Marketing - Insurance Services | Financial | | 5962 | Direct Marketing - Travel | Travel | | 5963 | Door-To-Door Sales | Shopping | | 5964 | Direct Marketing - Catalog Merchant | Shopping | | 5965 | Direct Marketing - Combination Catalog and Retail Merchant | Shopping | | 5966 | Direct Marketing - Outbound Tele | Shopping | | 5967 | Direct Marketing - Inbound Tele | Shopping | | 5968 | Direct Marketing - Subscription | Shopping | | 5969 | Direct Marketing - Other | Shopping | | 5970 | Artist's Supply and Craft Shops | Shopping | | 5971 | Art Dealers and Galleries | Arts | | 5972 | Stamp and Coin Stores | Shopping | | 5973 | Religious Goods Stores | Shopping | | 5975 | Hearing Aids Sales and Supplies | Health & Fitness | | 5976 | Orthopedic Goods - Prosthetic Devices | Health & Fitness | | 5977 | Cosmetic Stores | Personal Care | | 5978 | Typewriter Stores | Office Supplies | | 5983 | Fuel Dealers (Non Automotive) | Gas | | 5992 | Florists | Shopping | | 5993 | Cigar Stores and Stands | Shopping | | 5994 | News Dealers and Newsstands | Books | | 5995 | Pet Shops, Pet Food, and Supplies | Pet Food & Supplies | | 5996 | Swimming Pools Sales | Home | | 5997 | Electric Razor Stores | Personal Care | | 5998 | Tent and Awning Shops | Shopping | | 5999 | Miscellaneous Specialty Retail | Shopping | | 6010 | Manual Cash Disburse | Cash | | 6011 | Automated Cash Disburse | Cash | | 6012 | Financial Institutions | Financial | | 6050 | Quasi Cash - Member Financial Institution | Uncategorized | | 6051 | Non-FI, Money Orders | Transfer | | 6211 | Security Brokers/Dealers | Investments | | 6300 | Insurance Underwriting, Premiums | Financial | | 6399 | Insurance - Default | Financial | | 6513 | Real Estate Agents and Managers - Rentals | Mortgage & Rent | | 6536 | MoneySend Intracountry | Transfer | | 6540 | Non-Financial Institutions - Stored Value Card Purchase/Load | Uncategorized | | 7011 | Hotels, Motels, and Resorts | Hotel | | 7012 | Timeshares | Vacation | | 7032 | Sporting/Recreation Camps | Vacation | | 7033 | Trailer Parks, Campgrounds | Vacation | | 7210 | Laundry, Cleaning Services | Laundry | | 7211 | Laundries | Laundry | | 7216 | Dry Cleaners | Laundry | | 7217 | Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning | Home Services | | 7221 | Photographic Studios | Shopping | | 7230 | Barber and Beauty Shops | Hair | | 7251 | Shoe Repair/Hat Cleaning | Clothing | | 7261 | Funeral Services, Crematories | Uncategorized | | 7273 | Dating/Escort Services | Entertainment | | 7276 | Tax Preparation Services | Financial | | 7277 | Counseling Services | Doctor | | 7278 | Buying/Shopping Services | Shopping | | 7296 | Clothing Rental | Clothing | | 7297 | Massage Parlors | Spa & Massage | | 7298 | Health and Beauty Spas | Spa & Massage | | 7299 | Miscellaneous General Services | Business Services | | 7311 | Advertising Services | Advertising | | 7321 | Credit Reporting Agencies | Financial | | 7333 | Commercial Photography, Art and Graphics | Business Services | | 7338 | Quick Copy, Repro, and Blueprint | Printing | | 7339 | Secretarial Support Services | Business Services | | 7342 | Exterminating Services | Home | | 7349 | Cleaning and Maintenance | Home | | 7361 | Employment/Temp Agencies | Business Services | | 7372 | Computer Programming | Business Services | | 7375 | Information Retrieval Services | Business Services | | 7379 | Computer Repair | Electronics & Software | | 7392 | Consulting, Public Relations | Business Services | | 7393 | Detective Agencies | Business Services | | 7394 | Equipment Rental | Business Services | | 7395 | Photo Developing | Business Services | | 7399 | Miscellaneous Business Services | Business Services | | 7511 | Truck Stop | Gas | | 7512 | Car Rental Agencies | Rental Car & Taxi | | 7513 | Truck/Utility Trailer Rentals | Rental Car & Taxi | | 7519 | Recreational Vehicle Rentals | Rental Car & Taxi | | 7523 | Parking Lots, Garages | Parking | | 7531 | Auto Body Repair Shops | Service & Parts | | 7534 | Tire Retreading and Repair | Service & Parts | | 7535 | Auto Paint Shops | Service & Parts | | 7538 | Auto Service Shops | Service & Parts | | 7542 | Car Washes | Service & Parts | | 7549 | Towing Services | Service & Parts | | 7622 | Electronics Repair Shops | Electronics & Software | | 7623 | A/C, Refrigeration Repair | Home | | 7629 | Small Appliance Repair | Home | | 7631 | Watch/Jewelry Repair | Shopping | | 7641 | Furniture Repair, Refinishing | Furnishings | | 7692 | Welding Repair | Service & Parts | | 7699 | Miscellaneous Repair Shops | Service & Parts | | 7829 | Picture/Video Production | Movies & DVDs | | 7800 | Government-Owned Lotteries | Entertainment | | 7801 | Government Licensed On-Line Casinos (On-Line Gambling) | Entertainment | | 7802 | Government-Licensed Horse/Dog Racing | Entertainment | | 7832 | Motion Picture Theaters | Movies & DVDs | | 7841 | Video Tape Rental Stores | Movies & DVDs | | 7911 | Dance Hall, Studios, Schools | Entertainment | | 7922 | Theatrical Ticket Agencies | Entertainment | | 7929 | Bands, Orchestras | Entertainment | | 7932 | Billiard/Pool Establishments | Entertainment | | 7933 | Bowling Alleys | Entertainment | | 7941 | Sports Clubs/Fields | Entertainment | | 7991 | Tourist Attractions and Exhibits | Entertainment | | 7992 | Golf Courses - Public | Entertainment | | 7993 | Video Amusement Game Supplies | Entertainment | | 7994 | Video Game Arcades | Entertainment | | 7995 | Betting/Casino Gambling | Entertainment | | 7996 | Amusement Parks/Carnivals | Entertainment | | 7997 | Country Clubs | Entertainment | | 7998 | Aquariums | Entertainment | | 7999 | Miscellaneous Recreation Services | Entertainment | | 8011 | Doctors | Doctor | | 8021 | Dentists, Orthodontists | Dentist | | 8031 | Osteopaths | Doctor | | 8041 | Chiropractors | Doctor | | 8042 | Optometrists, Ophthalmologist | Eyecare | | 8043 | Opticians, Eyeglasses | Eyecare | | 8044 | Opticians, Eyeglasses | Eyecare | | 8049 | Chiropodists, Podiatrists | Doctor | | 8050 | Nursing/Personal Care | Health & Fitness | | 8062 | Hospitals | Doctor | | 8071 | Medical and Dental Labs | Doctor | | 8099 | Medical Services | Doctor | | 8111 | Legal Services, Attorneys | Legal | | 8211 | Elementary, Secondary Schools | Education | | 8220 | Colleges, Universities | Education | | 8241 | Correspondence Schools | Education | | 8244 | Business/Secretarial Schools | Education | | 8249 | Vocational/Trade Schools | Education | | 8299 | Educational Services | Education | | 8351 | Child Care Services | Babysitter & Daycare | | 8398 | Charitable and Social Service Organizations - Fundraising | Gifts & Donations | | 8641 | Civic, Social, Fraternal Associations | Gifts & Donations | | 8651 | Political Organizations | Gifts & Donations | | 8661 | Religious Organizations | Gifts & Donations | | 8675 | Automobile Associations | Gifts & Donations | | 8699 | Membership Organizations | Gifts & Donations | | 8734 | Testing Laboratories | Health & Fitness | | 8911 | Architectural/Surveying Services | Business Services | | 8931 | Accounting/Bookkeeping Services | Business Services | | 8999 | Professional Services | Business Services | | 9211 | Court Costs, Including Alimony and Child Support - Courts of Law | Legal | | 9222 | Fines - Government Administrative Entities | Legal | | 9223 | Bail and Bond Payments | Legal | | 9311 | Tax Payments - Government Agencies | Taxes | | 9399 | Government Services (Not Elsewhere Classified) | Uncategorized | | 9402 | Postal Services - Government Only | Shipping | | 9405 | U.S. Federal Government Agencies or Departments | Taxes | | 9950 | Intra-Company Purchases | Business Services |