MCC 9402
Postal Services – Government Only
MCC Code
9402
Category
Postal Services (Government Only)
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 9402
A government code for postal services, including postage stamps and government mailing services. Private courier and express delivery services use 4215. Transactions include postage, stamps, parcel services and other mailing fees paid at government post offices. It is one of several government codes in the 9xxx range.
Merchant Information
Government postal services, such as the USPS and national post offices. Privatised postal operators may use this code or 4215 depending on how they are set up.
Best credit card for MCC 9402
Merchants Using MCC 9402
API Access
MCC 9402 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide postal services – government only. This code falls under the Postal Services (Government Only) category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 9402 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Postal Services – Government Only"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 9402 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 postal services (government only) spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 9402 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on postal services (government only) 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 9402?
MCC 9402 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Postal Services – Government Only". This code falls under the Postal Services (Government Only) category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 9402?
Businesses classified under MCC 9402 typically include those that provide postal services – government only. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 9402 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 9402 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on postal services (government only) spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 9402 programmatically?
You can access MCC 9402 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.