MCC 7994
Video Game Arcades
MCC Code
7994
Category
Recreation
Known Merchants
5+
About MCC 7994
Covers video game arcades and amusement game establishments. Online and digital games use 5816, amusement parks use 7996, and other recreation services use 7999. Transactions include game credits, tokens, reloadable play cards and prize redemptions. Some arcades also sell food and drink on site.
Merchant Information
Video game arcades, family entertainment centres and amusement game parlours. Many use reloadable game cards that are topped up at kiosks or counters.
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Merchants Using MCC 7994
API Access
Related MCC Codes in Recreation
MCC 7994 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide video game arcades. This code falls under the Recreation category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 7994 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Video Game Arcades"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 7994 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 recreation spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 7994 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on recreation 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 7994?
MCC 7994 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Video Game Arcades". This code falls under the Recreation category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 7994?
Businesses classified under MCC 7994 typically include those that provide video game arcades. We have 5+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 7994 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 7994 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on recreation spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 7994 programmatically?
You can access MCC 7994 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.