MCC 8043
Opticians, Optical Goods, and Eyeglasses
MCC Code
8043
Category
Health
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 8043
MCC 8043 covers opticians, optical goods, and eyeglasses, including retailers of prescription glasses, contact lenses, and eye examinations offered by opticians. Optometrists and ophthalmologists providing medical eye care use 8042. Optical chains that sell frames, lenses, and contact lenses typically use 8043.
Merchant Information
Optical retailers and opticians such as Specsavers, LensCrafters, and Owndays, and online contact lens retailers. Some also offer eye tests and hearing services, which may be coded separately.
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Merchants Using MCC 8043
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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MCC 8043 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide opticians, optical goods, and eyeglasses. This code falls under the Health category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 8043 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Opticians, Optical Goods, and Eyeglasses"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 8043 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 health spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 8043 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on health 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 8043?
MCC 8043 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Opticians, Optical Goods, and Eyeglasses". This code falls under the Health category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 8043?
Businesses classified under MCC 8043 typically include those that provide opticians, optical goods, and eyeglasses. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 8043 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 8043 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on health spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 8043 programmatically?
You can access MCC 8043 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.