MCC 7996
Amusement Parks/Carnivals/Circuses
MCC Code
7996
Category
Entertainment
Known Merchants
2+
Merchants Using MCC 7996
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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MCC 7996 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide amusement parks/carnivals/circuses. This code falls under the Entertainment category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 7996 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Amusement Parks/Carnivals/Circuses"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 7996 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 entertainment spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 7996 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on entertainment 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 7996?
MCC 7996 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Amusement Parks/Carnivals/Circuses". This code falls under the Entertainment category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 7996?
Businesses classified under MCC 7996 typically include those that provide amusement parks/carnivals/circuses. We have 2+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 7996 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 7996 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on entertainment spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 7996 programmatically?
You can access MCC 7996 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.