MCC 9222
Fines
MCC Code
9222
Category
Fines
Known Merchants
3+
About MCC 9222
MCC 9222 covers fines paid to government bodies, such as parking tickets, traffic violations, and administrative penalties. It is a government code, distinct from 9211 (court costs, including alimony and child support), 9311 (tax payments), and 9399 (government services not elsewhere classified).
Merchant Information
Typical merchants include traffic enforcement agencies, courts, and local authorities collecting fines. Government payments are commonly excluded from card rewards; check your card's terms.
Best credit card for MCC 9222
Merchants Using MCC 9222
API Access
MCC 9222 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide fines. This code falls under the Fines category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 9222 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Fines"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 9222 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 fines spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 9222 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on fines 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 9222?
MCC 9222 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Fines". This code falls under the Fines category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 9222?
Businesses classified under MCC 9222 typically include those that provide fines. We have 3+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 9222 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 9222 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on fines spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 9222 programmatically?
You can access MCC 9222 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.