For field names, types, and descriptions, see the response schema on each endpoint page, such as Read Merchant, Read Merchant Location, and List Merchants.
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Use the merchant_guid and a merchant_location_guid on any transaction object to access Merchant endpoints for details like the merchant’s name, logo URL, website, street address, and more.
Merchant Category Codes
List of 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 |
| 7800 | Government-Owned Lotteries | Entertainment |
| 7801 | Government Licensed On-Line Casinos (On-Line Gambling) | Entertainment |
| 7802 | Government-Licensed Horse/Dog Racing | Entertainment |
| 7829 | Picture/Video Production | Movies & DVDs |
| 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 |