MCC 4011
Railroads - Freight
MCC Code
4011
Category
Transportation
Known Merchants
7+
About MCC 4011
MCC 4011 covers freight railroads, meaning rail carriers transporting goods and cargo. It does not cover passenger rail: commuter and suburban passenger transport generally uses 4111, and intercity passenger railways use 4112. Road freight and trucking companies use 4214 instead.
Merchant Information
Freight rail operators, intermodal rail services, and rail cargo companies, usually billing business customers rather than consumers. Card use under this code is relatively uncommon.
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Merchants Using MCC 4011
API Access
Related MCC Codes in Transportation
MCC 4011 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide railroads - freight. This code falls under the Transportation category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 4011 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Railroads - Freight"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 4011 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 transportation spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 4011 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on transportation 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 4011?
MCC 4011 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Railroads - Freight". This code falls under the Transportation category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 4011?
Businesses classified under MCC 4011 typically include those that provide railroads - freight. We have 7+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 4011 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 4011 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on transportation spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 4011 programmatically?
You can access MCC 4011 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.