MCC 9701
Visa Credential Service
MCC Code
9701
Category
Government Services
Known Merchants
0+
Merchant Information
For Visa Only
API Access
Related MCC Codes in Government Services
MCC 9701 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide visa credential service. This code falls under the Government Services category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 9701 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Visa Credential Service"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 9701 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 spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 9701 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on government services 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 9701?
MCC 9701 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Visa Credential Service". This code falls under the Government Services category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 9701?
Businesses classified under MCC 9701 typically include those that provide visa credential service. We have 0+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 9701 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 9701 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on government services spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 9701 programmatically?
You can access MCC 9701 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.