MCC 9399
Examples: Licensing fees, permit fees, government document fees, fire department services (some jurisdictions)
MCC Code
9399
Category
Government Services (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Known Merchants
20+
Merchants Using MCC 9399
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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MCC 9399 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide examples: licensing fees, permit fees, government document fees, fire department services (some jurisdictions). This code falls under the Government Services (Not Elsewhere Classified) category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 9399 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Examples: Licensing fees, permit fees, government document fees, fire department services (some jurisdictions)"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 9399 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 government services (not elsewhere classified) spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 9399 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on government services (not elsewhere classified) 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 9399?
MCC 9399 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Examples: Licensing fees, permit fees, government document fees, fire department services (some jurisdictions)". This code falls under the Government Services (Not Elsewhere Classified) category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 9399?
Businesses classified under MCC 9399 typically include those that provide examples: licensing fees, permit fees, government document fees, fire department services (some jurisdictions). We have 20+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 9399 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 9399 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on government services (not elsewhere classified) spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 9399 programmatically?
You can access MCC 9399 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.