MCC 7221
Photographic Studios
MCC Code
7221
Category
Photography
Known Merchants
2+
About MCC 7221
MCC 7221 covers photographic studios offering portrait, wedding, event, and commercial photography services. Camera retail stores use 5946, and photofinishing laboratories and photo developing use 7395. Photo booths and passport photo services may also be coded here. Film developing is not included.
Merchant Information
Portrait studios, wedding and event photographers, passport photo services, and commercial photography studios producing images for clients. Some also sell prints, albums, and framing.
Merchants Using MCC 7221
API Access
MCC 7221 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide photographic studios. This code falls under the Photography category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 7221 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Photographic Studios"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 7221 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 photography spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 7221 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on photography 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 7221?
MCC 7221 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Photographic Studios". This code falls under the Photography category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 7221?
Businesses classified under MCC 7221 typically include those that provide photographic studios. We have 2+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 7221 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 7221 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on photography spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 7221 programmatically?
You can access MCC 7221 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.