MCC 0742
Veterinary Services
MCC Code
0742
Category
Professional Services
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 0742
Covers veterinary services provided by licensed veterinarians, including examinations, vaccinations, surgery, diagnostics and hospitalisation for pets and livestock. Retail sales of pet food and supplies generally fall under 5995 (Pet Shops, Pet Food, and Supplies) rather than this code, even when sold at a clinic.
Merchant Information
Veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, emergency pet hospitals and mobile or farm vets. Pet grooming and boarding businesses are usually classified elsewhere.
Best credit card for MCC 0742
Merchants Using MCC 0742
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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API Access
MCC 0742 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide veterinary services. This code falls under the Professional Services category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 0742 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Veterinary Services"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 0742 data through our REST API. Use our merchant lookup feature to automatically categorize transactions or build financial tools that require merchant classification.
Credit card rewards programs use MCC codes to determine which purchases qualify for bonus categories. If your credit card offers enhanced rewards on professional services spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 0742 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on professional services purchases include:
- Cards with rotating quarterly categories
- Category-specific cards (dining, travel, etc.)
- Premium cards with broad category bonuses
Always check your card's terms to verify which MCC codes qualify for bonus rewards.
What is MCC code 0742?
MCC 0742 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Veterinary Services". This code falls under the Professional Services category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 0742?
Businesses classified under MCC 0742 typically include those that provide veterinary services. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 0742 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 0742 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on professional services spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 0742 programmatically?
You can access MCC 0742 data through our REST API. Sign up for a free API key to query MCC codes, get merchant mappings, and integrate MCC data into your applications.