MCC 8050
Nursing/Personal Care
MCC Code
8050
Category
Healthcare
Known Merchants
2+
About MCC 8050
MCC 8050 covers nursing and personal care facilities, including nursing homes, assisted living, and residential care for people who need ongoing care. Hospitals use 8062, and medical services not classified elsewhere use 8099. Home health care services may use 8099.
Merchant Information
Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, aged-care homes, and residential personal care providers charging monthly or daily fees. Some also offer respite or day care.
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Merchants Using MCC 8050
API Access
Related MCC Codes in Healthcare
MCC 8050 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide nursing/personal care. This code falls under the Healthcare category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 8050 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Nursing/Personal Care"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 8050 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 8050 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 8050?
MCC 8050 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Nursing/Personal Care". This code falls under the Healthcare category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 8050?
Businesses classified under MCC 8050 typically include those that provide nursing/personal care. We have 2+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 8050 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 8050 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 8050 programmatically?
You can access MCC 8050 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.