MCC 1731
Electrical Contractors
MCC Code
1731
Category
Construction
Known Merchants
2+
About MCC 1731
MCC 1731 covers electrical contractors performing electrical work such as wiring, installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems in homes and commercial buildings. It is part of the 17xx contractor group; general building contractors use 1520, and heating, plumbing, and air-conditioning contractors use 1711.
Merchant Information
Licensed electricians, electrical installation firms, and contractors that install lighting, wiring, electrical panels, and similar systems for residential or commercial clients, often billing by project or call-out.
Best credit card for MCC 1731
Merchants Using MCC 1731
API Access
Related MCC Codes in Construction
MCC 1731 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide electrical contractors. This code falls under the Construction category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 1731 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Electrical Contractors"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 1731 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 construction spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 1731 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on construction 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 1731?
MCC 1731 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Electrical Contractors". This code falls under the Construction category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 1731?
Businesses classified under MCC 1731 typically include those that provide electrical contractors. We have 2+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 1731 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 1731 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on construction spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 1731 programmatically?
You can access MCC 1731 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.