MCC 1740
Masonry, Stonework, Tile Setting, and Plastering Contractors
MCC Code
1740
Category
Masonry Stonework Tile Setting
Known Merchants
0+
About MCC 1740
Covers specialised trade contractors performing masonry, stonework, tile setting, plastering and related installation work on new or existing buildings. Projects managed end-to-end by a general contractor are usually coded 1520, while concrete and foundation work falls under 1771. Transactions are typically for labour and materials on a specific job.
Merchant Information
Bricklayers, stonemasons, tiling contractors, plasterers and drywall or stucco specialists, serving homeowners, builders and commercial clients. Work is usually quoted and invoiced per project, often with a deposit.
Best credit card for MCC 1740
API Access
MCC 1740 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide masonry, stonework, tile setting, and plastering contractors. This code falls under the Masonry Stonework Tile Setting category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 1740 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Masonry, Stonework, Tile Setting, and Plastering Contractors"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 1740 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 masonry stonework tile setting spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 1740 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on masonry stonework tile setting 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 1740?
MCC 1740 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Masonry, Stonework, Tile Setting, and Plastering Contractors". This code falls under the Masonry Stonework Tile Setting category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 1740?
Businesses classified under MCC 1740 typically include those that provide masonry, stonework, tile setting, and plastering contractors. We have 0+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 1740 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 1740 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on masonry stonework tile setting spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 1740 programmatically?
You can access MCC 1740 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.