MCC 9405
U.S. Federal Government Agencies or Departments
MCC Code
9405
Category
Intra-Government Purchases (Government Only)
Known Merchants
0+
About MCC 9405
MCC 9405 covers intra-government purchases, such as a federal agency buying from a state agency or a state buying from a local government. It is a government-only code used mainly on government purchasing cards and is not used for consumer transactions.
Merchant Information
Not used by consumer-facing merchants; transactions occur between government entities, typically on government purchasing cards, such as agencies paying other public bodies for services.
Best credit card for MCC 9405
API Access
MCC 9405 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide u.s. federal government agencies or departments. This code falls under the Intra-Government Purchases (Government Only) category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 9405 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "U.S. Federal Government Agencies or Departments"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 9405 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 intra-government purchases (government only) spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 9405 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on intra-government purchases (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 9405?
MCC 9405 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "U.S. Federal Government Agencies or Departments". This code falls under the Intra-Government Purchases (Government Only) category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 9405?
Businesses classified under MCC 9405 typically include those that provide u.s. federal government agencies or departments. We have 0+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 9405 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 9405 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on intra-government purchases (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 9405 programmatically?
You can access MCC 9405 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.