MCC 4814
Telecommunication Services, Telecommunication service including local and long-distance calls, credit card calls, calls through the use of magnetic-strip reading telephones and fax services
MCC Code
4814
Category
Telecommunications
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 4814
Covers telecommunication services, including local and long-distance calls, mobile and fixed-line service billing, prepaid top-ups, credit card calls, calls from magnetic-stripe reading telephones and fax services. Sales of phone equipment fall under 4812, cable and pay TV under 4899, and computer network or internet services often use 4816.
Merchant Information
Mobile network operators, fixed-line telephone companies, prepaid phone card and top-up providers, and long-distance calling services. Some card issuers treat telecom bill payments as a separate or excluded rewards category; check your card's terms.
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Merchants Using MCC 4814
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Related MCC Codes in Telecommunications
MCC 4814 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide telecommunication services, telecommunication service including local and long-distance calls, credit card calls, calls through the use of magnetic-strip reading telephones and fax services. This code falls under the Telecommunications category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 4814 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Telecommunication Services, Telecommunication service including local and long-distance calls, credit card calls, calls through the use of magnetic-strip reading telephones and fax services"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 4814 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 telecommunications spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 4814 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on telecommunications 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 4814?
MCC 4814 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Telecommunication Services, Telecommunication service including local and long-distance calls, credit card calls, calls through the use of magnetic-strip reading telephones and fax services". This code falls under the Telecommunications category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 4814?
Businesses classified under MCC 4814 typically include those that provide telecommunication services, telecommunication service including local and long-distance calls, credit card calls, calls through the use of magnetic-strip reading telephones and fax services. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 4814 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 4814 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on telecommunications spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 4814 programmatically?
You can access MCC 4814 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.