MCC 7393
Detective Agencies, Protective Services, and Security Services, including Armored Cars, and Guard Dogs
MCC Code
7393
Category
Security
Known Merchants
1+
About MCC 7393
MCC 7393 covers detective agencies, protective services, and security services, including private investigators, armoured car services, guard services, and security system monitoring. Locksmiths use 7699, and security equipment retailers are coded by the goods they sell. Security alarm installation may appear under 1731 or 7393.
Merchant Information
Private investigators, security guard firms, armoured car services, and alarm monitoring companies, often charging recurring monitoring fees. Many serve business clients.
Best credit card for MCC 7393
Merchants Using MCC 7393
API Access
MCC 7393 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide detective agencies, protective services, and security services, including armored cars, and guard dogs. This code falls under the Security category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 7393 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Detective Agencies, Protective Services, and Security Services, including Armored Cars, and Guard Dogs"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 7393 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 security spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 7393 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on security 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 7393?
MCC 7393 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Detective Agencies, Protective Services, and Security Services, including Armored Cars, and Guard Dogs". This code falls under the Security category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 7393?
Businesses classified under MCC 7393 typically include those that provide detective agencies, protective services, and security services, including armored cars, and guard dogs. We have 1+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 7393 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 7393 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on security spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 7393 programmatically?
You can access MCC 7393 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.