MCC 8220
Colleges, Universities
MCC Code
8220
Category
Education
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 8220
MCC 8220 covers colleges, universities, professional schools, and junior colleges, including tuition and fees paid directly to the institution. Primary and secondary schools use 8211, vocational and trade schools use 8249, and schools and educational services not classified elsewhere use 8299.
Merchant Information
Universities, colleges, and professional schools collecting tuition and fees. Many card issuers exclude or limit rewards on education payments; check your card's terms.
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Merchants Using MCC 8220
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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Related MCC Codes in Education
MCC 8220 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide colleges, universities. This code falls under the Education category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 8220 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Colleges, Universities"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 8220 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 education spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 8220 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on education 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 8220?
MCC 8220 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Colleges, Universities". This code falls under the Education category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 8220?
Businesses classified under MCC 8220 typically include those that provide colleges, universities. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 8220 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 8220 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on education spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 8220 programmatically?
You can access MCC 8220 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.