MCC 7997
Membership Clubs (Sports, Recreation, Athletic), Country Clubs, and Private Golf Courses
MCC Code
7997
Category
Membership Clubs
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 7997
Covers membership clubs for sports, recreation and leisure, including country clubs, golf clubs and private sports clubs. Health and fitness clubs are often classified under this code as well, while public golf courses use 7992. Transactions include membership dues, joining fees and on-site charges billed by the club.
Merchant Information
Country clubs, golf and tennis clubs, private sports clubs and many gyms and fitness clubs. Payments are often recurring monthly or annual membership dues.
Best credit card for MCC 7997
Merchants Using MCC 7997
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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API Access
MCC 7997 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide membership clubs (sports, recreation, athletic), country clubs, and private golf courses. This code falls under the Membership Clubs category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 7997 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Membership Clubs (Sports, Recreation, Athletic), Country Clubs, and Private Golf Courses"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 7997 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 membership clubs spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 7997 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on membership clubs 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 7997?
MCC 7997 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Membership Clubs (Sports, Recreation, Athletic), Country Clubs, and Private Golf Courses". This code falls under the Membership Clubs category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 7997?
Businesses classified under MCC 7997 typically include those that provide membership clubs (sports, recreation, athletic), country clubs, and private golf courses. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 7997 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 7997 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on membership clubs spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 7997 programmatically?
You can access MCC 7997 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.