MCC 8021
Dentists and Orthodontists
MCC Code
8021
Category
Healthcare
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 8021
MCC 8021 covers dentists and orthodontists, including general dentistry, dental hygiene, dental surgery, and orthodontic treatments such as braces and aligners. It is distinct from 8071 (medical and dental laboratories) and 5047 (dental equipment suppliers), which supply practices rather than patients.
Merchant Information
Typical merchants include dental clinics, orthodontic practices, and oral surgeons. Direct-to-consumer clear aligner brands may process payments under other codes.
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Merchants Using MCC 8021
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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Related MCC Codes in Healthcare
MCC 8021 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide dentists and orthodontists. This code falls under the Healthcare category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 8021 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Dentists and Orthodontists"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 8021 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 healthcare spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 8021 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on healthcare 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 8021?
MCC 8021 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Dentists and Orthodontists". This code falls under the Healthcare category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 8021?
Businesses classified under MCC 8021 typically include those that provide dentists and orthodontists. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 8021 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 8021 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on healthcare spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 8021 programmatically?
You can access MCC 8021 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.