MCC 7802
Government-Licensed Horse/Dog Racing (US Region only)
MCC Code
7802
Category
Gaming
Known Merchants
2+
About MCC 7802
Covers government-licensed horse and dog racing in the US region, including wagers placed with licensed racing operators. It sits alongside 7800 (government-owned lotteries) and 7801 (government-licensed online casinos). Other betting, casino gaming and lottery transactions generally use 7995.
Merchant Information
Licensed horse and greyhound racing operators and their wagering services in the US. Gambling transactions are commonly excluded from rewards and may be treated as cash-like; check your card's terms.
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Merchants Using MCC 7802
API Access
Related MCC Codes in Gaming
MCC 7802 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide government-licensed horse/dog racing (us region only). This code falls under the Gaming category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 7802 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Government-Licensed Horse/Dog Racing (US Region only)"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 7802 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 gaming spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 7802 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on gaming 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 7802?
MCC 7802 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Government-Licensed Horse/Dog Racing (US Region only)". This code falls under the Gaming category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 7802?
Businesses classified under MCC 7802 typically include those that provide government-licensed horse/dog racing (us region only). We have 2+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 7802 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 7802 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on gaming spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 7802 programmatically?
You can access MCC 7802 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.