MCC 7311
Advertising Services
MCC Code
7311
Category
Advertising
Known Merchants
6+
About MCC 7311
MCC 7311 covers advertising services, including advertising agencies, media buying, and online advertising platforms that sell ad placements. Direct mail advertising services generally use 7331, and public relations or marketing consultants may use 8999 or 7392. Social media ad purchases are also commonly charged under this code.
Merchant Information
Advertising agencies, media buyers, and online advertising platforms such as Google Ads and Meta ads. Some business cards offer bonus rewards on advertising spend; check your card's terms.
Best credit card for MCC 7311
Merchants Using MCC 7311
API Access
MCC 7311 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide advertising services. This code falls under the Advertising category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 7311 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Advertising Services"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 7311 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 advertising spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 7311 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on advertising 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 7311?
MCC 7311 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Advertising Services". This code falls under the Advertising category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 7311?
Businesses classified under MCC 7311 typically include those that provide advertising services. We have 6+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 7311 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 7311 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on advertising spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 7311 programmatically?
You can access MCC 7311 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.