MCC 4131
Bus Lines
MCC Code
4131
Category
Bus Lines
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 4131
MCC 4131 covers bus lines, including scheduled intercity coach services, charter buses, and tour bus operators. It is frequently confused with 4111, which covers local commuter transport such as city buses; many urban public bus networks are coded 4111, while long-distance coaches and charters typically use 4131. Sightseeing tours may also appear under 4722 when sold by a tour operator.
Merchant Information
Typical merchants include intercity coach companies, bus charter firms, and sightseeing bus operators, for example Greyhound or FlixBus. City transit buses are usually coded 4111.
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Merchants Using MCC 4131
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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API Access
MCC 4131 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide bus lines. This code falls under the Bus Lines category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 4131 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Bus Lines"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 4131 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 bus lines spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 4131 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on bus lines 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 4131?
MCC 4131 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Bus Lines". This code falls under the Bus Lines category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 4131?
Businesses classified under MCC 4131 typically include those that provide bus lines. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 4131 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 4131 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on bus lines spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 4131 programmatically?
You can access MCC 4131 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.