Every card transaction carries a merchant category code (MCC) — a four-digit code the merchant's acquiring bank assigns to say what kind of business billed you. Your bank uses it to label the charge, and it is often the fastest clue to what a cryptic descriptor really is. Below, the charges cardholders look up on WhoBilled.me, grouped by that code.
Eating PlacesMCC 5812 7009 charges Hotels and MotelsMCC 7011 2331 charges Fast Food RestaurantMCC 5814 1652 charges Gasoline Service StationsMCC 5541 1590 charges Drinking PlacesMCC 5813 1386 charges Miscellaneous Food StoresMCC 5499 1324 charges General Warehousing and StorageMCC 4225 1221 charges Car WashesMCC 7542 1200 charges Business ServicesMCC 7399 1026 charges Beauty and Barber ShopsMCC 7230 880 charges Parking Lots and GaragesMCC 7523 831 charges Miscellaneous Retail StoresMCC 5999 827 charges Health and Allied ServicesMCC 8099 814 charges Tobacco Stores and StandsMCC 5993 785 charges Offices and Clinics of Doctors of MedicineMCC 8011 749 charges Motor Vehicle DealersMCC 5511 681 charges Grocery StoresMCC 5411 633 charges Government ServicesMCC 9399 627 charges Drug Stores and Proprietary StoresMCC 5912 609 charges Other Direct MarketersMCC 5969 538 charges Membership Sports and Recreation ClubsMCC 7997 538 charges Charitable And Social Service OrganizationsMCC 8398 521 charges Sporting Goods Stores and Bicycle ShopsMCC 5941 502 charges Offices and Clinics of DentistsMCC 8021 469 charges Schools and Educational ServicesMCC 8299 465 charges Colleges and UniversitiesMCC 8220 463 charges Professional ServicesMCC 8999 460 charges MCC 3502MCC 3502 435 charges Travel AgenciesMCC 4722 435 charges General Automotive Repair ShopsMCC 7538 435 charges Miscellaneous Personal ServicesMCC 7299 418 charges Computer and Data Processing ServicesMCC 7372 397 charges Insurance Sales Underwriting and PremiumsMCC 6300 389 charges Digital Goods: BooksMCC 5815 388 charges Offices and Clinics of ChiropractorsMCC 8041 380 charges Automotive Parts StoresMCC 5533 370 charges Radiotelephone CommunicationsMCC 4812 363 charges Inbound Telemarketing MerchantsMCC 5967 331 charges Communications ServicesMCC 4899 329 charges Liquor StoresMCC 5921 327 charges Electronics StoresMCC 5732 307 charges Continuity and Subscription MerchantsMCC 5968 305 charges Health and Beauty SpasMCC 7298 296 charges Miscellaneous General Merchandise StoresMCC 5399 295 charges ElectricMCC 4900 276 charges Legal ServicesMCC 8111 261 charges Operators or Apartment BuildingsMCC 6513 252 charges Furniture StoresMCC 5712 247 charges ManagementMCC 7392 247 charges Miscellaneous Home Furnishings StoresMCC 5719 232 charges Amusement and Recreation ServicesMCC 7999 228 charges MCC 3650MCC 3650 226 charges HobbyMCC 5945 225 charges Cosmetic StoresMCC 5977 220 charges Video Game Arcades and EstablishmentsMCC 7994 218 charges Mens and Women's Clothing Stores'MCC 5691 213 charges Advertising AgenciesMCC 7311 205 charges Digital Goods: ApplicationsMCC 5817 183 charges Passenger RailwaysMCC 4112 178 charges MedicalMCC 5047 174 charges Retail NurseriesMCC 5261 168 charges Counseling ServicesMCC 7277 167 charges AccountingMCC 8931 165 charges Membership OrganizationsMCC 8699 163 charges Pet StoresMCC 5995 162 charges MCC 3591MCC 3591 160 charges Jewelry StoresMCC 5944 156 charges GiftMCC 5947 156 charges MCC 3829MCC 3829 153 charges Dating and Escort ServicesMCC 7273 148 charges Miscellaneous Apparel and Accessory StoresMCC 5699 143 charges Local Trucking with StorageMCC 4214 142 charges Massage ParlorsMCC 7297 142 charges Motor Vehicle DealersMCC 5521 141 charges Non-Financial Institutions Foreign CurrencyMCC 6051 138 charges Elementary and Secondary SchoolsMCC 8211 131 charges Commercial EquipmentMCC 5046 126 charges BooksMCC 5192 125 charges FloristsMCC 5992 124 charges ComputersMCC 5045 123 charges Hardware StoresMCC 5251 121 charges Motion Picture TheatersMCC 7832 120 charges Variety StoresMCC 5331 118 charges Auto Body Repair ShopsMCC 7531 117 charges Automotive ServicesMCC 7549 107 charges Industrial SuppliesMCC 5085 104 charges Commercial SportsMCC 7941 104 charges Equipment Rent and Lease ServicesMCC 7394 103 charges Nondurable GoodsMCC 5199 102 charges Automotive Tire StoresMCC 5532 102 charges Durable GoodsMCC 5099 101 charges Automotive Rental and LeasingMCC 7512 99 charges CaterersMCC 5811 98 charges Digital Goods: GamesMCC 5816 97 charges Collection AgenciesMCC 7322 97 charges Financial Institutions and Merchandise ServicesMCC 6012 96 charges Womens Clothing Stores'MCC 5621 94 charges Theatrical ProducersMCC 7922 93 charges Tourist Attractions and ExhibitsMCC 7991 91 charges Veterinary ServicesMCC 0742 90 charges Special Trade ContractorsMCC 1799 90 charges Music Stores and PianosMCC 5733 86 charges Used Merchandise StoresMCC 5931 86 charges Construction MaterialsMCC 5039 85 charges Offices and Clinics of OpticiansMCC 8043 84 charges Miscellaneous PublishingMCC 2741 83 charges PlumbingMCC 1711 82 charges BakeriesMCC 5462 81 charges Drycleaning PlantsMCC 7216 81 charges Computer and Computer Software StoresMCC 5734 78 charges Book StoresMCC 5942 76 charges Swimming Pools Sales and ServicesMCC 5996 76 charges Womens Accessory and Specialty Stores'MCC 5631 74 charges Telecommunication ServicesMCC 4814 73 charges Offices and Clinics of OptometristsMCC 8042 73 charges Household Appliance StoresMCC 5722 72 charges Electric Vehicle ChargingMCC 5552 71 charges Family Clothing StoresMCC 5651 71 charges Direct Marketing Insurance ServicesMCC 5960 71 charges Recreational Vehicle Parks and CampsitesMCC 7033 71 charges Shoe StoresMCC 5661 70 charges Amusement ParksMCC 7996 70 charges Pawn ShopsMCC 5933 66 charges General Medical and Surgical HospitalsMCC 8062 66 charges Landscaping and Horticultural ServicesMCC 0780 64 charges Lumber and Other Building Materials DealersMCC 5211 62 charges FlowersMCC 5193 61 charges Electronic Parts and EquipmentMCC 5065 59 charges Mens and Boys' Clothing and Accessory Stores'MCC 5611 59 charges Computer Network and Info ServicesMCC 4816 57 charges Stationery StoresMCC 5943 55 charges MCC 3812MCC 3812 51 charges Automotive DealersMCC 5599 51 charges Motor Vehicle Supplies and New PartsMCC 5013 50 charges SewingMCC 5949 49 charges Artist and Craft ShopsMCC 5970 49 charges Public Golf CoursesMCC 7992 49 charges Motorcycle DealersMCC 5571 48 charges Information Retrieval ServicesMCC 7375 47 charges LodgingMCC 3562 46 charges Taxicabs and LimousinesMCC 4121 46 charges Sports and Riding Apparel StoresMCC 5655 45 charges Repair Shops and Related ServicesMCC 7699 45 charges Tax PaymentsMCC 9311 45 charges Discount StoresMCC 5310 43 charges Sporting and Recreational CampsMCC 7032 43 charges Plumbing and Heating Equipment and SuppliesMCC 5074 42 charges Floor Covering StoresMCC 5713 41 charges Luggage and Leather Goods StoresMCC 5948 41 charges General Contractors-Residential and CommercialMCC 1520 40 charges LodgingMCC 3640 40 charges Courier ServicesMCC 4215 40 charges Womens Children's and Infants' Clothing'MCC 5137 40 charges CivicMCC 8641 40 charges Freezer and Meat LockersMCC 5422 39 charges Disinfecting and Pest Control ServicesMCC 7342 39 charges Hardware Equipment and SuppliesMCC 5072 38 charges LodgingMCC 3649 37 charges Political OrganizationsMCC 8651 37 charges Camera and Photographic Supply StoresMCC 5946 35 charges Tax Preparation ServicesMCC 7276 35 charges Bail and Bond PaymentsMCC 9223 35 charges LodgingMCC 3665 34 charges Childrens And Infants Wear StoresMCC 5641 33 charges Fireplaces and AccessoriesMCC 5718 33 charges Computer Related ServicesMCC 7379 33 charges Religious OrganizationsMCC 8661 33 charges FinesMCC 9222 33 charges Marinas Services and SuppliesMCC 4468 32 charges Transportation ServicesMCC 4789 32 charges Power LaundriesMCC 7211 32 charges Photographic StudiosMCC 7221 31 charges Detective and Protective AgenciesMCC 7393 30 charges CandyMCC 5441 29 charges BettingMCC 7995 27 charges LodgingMCC 3573 26 charges Automated Fuel DispensersMCC 5542 26 charges Bicycle Shops Sales and ServicesMCC 5940 26 charges Cleaning and Maintenance Janitorial ServicesMCC 7349 26 charges Radio and Television Repair ShopsMCC 7622 26 charges Government-Licensed CasinosMCC 7801 26 charges WiresMCC 4829 25 charges Printing and Writing PaperMCC 5111 24 charges JewelryMCC 5094 23 charges Commercial PhotoMCC 7333 23 charges Wrecking and Salvage YardsMCC 5935 22 charges LodgingMCC 3700 21 charges Department StoresMCC 5311 21 charges Stamp and Coin StoresMCC 5972 21 charges Fuel Oil DealersMCC 5983 21 charges Electrical and Small Appliance Repair ShopsMCC 7629 21 charges MCC 3618MCC 3618 20 charges Motion Pictures and Video Tape Production and DistributionMCC 7829 20 charges Medical and Dental LaboratoriesMCC 8071 20 charges DrugsMCC 5122 18 charges Home Supply Warehouse StoresMCC 5200 18 charges Hearing Aid Sales and ServicesMCC 5975 18 charges Funeral Services and CrematoriesMCC 7261 18 charges Bowling CentersMCC 7933 18 charges LodgingMCC 3617 17 charges TailorMCC 5697 17 charges DraperyMCC 5714 17 charges MCC 5997MCC 5997 17 charges Offices and Clinics of PodiatristsMCC 8049 17 charges MCC 3528MCC 3528 16 charges LodgingMCC 3504 15 charges AirlinesMCC 4511 15 charges PaintMCC 5231 15 charges Recreational Vehicle DealersMCC 5561 15 charges Wig and Toupee StoresMCC 5698 15 charges LaundryMCC 7210 15 charges Dance StudiosMCC 7911 15 charges Nursing and Personal Care ServicesMCC 8050 15 charges Automobile AssociationsMCC 8675 15 charges CourtsMCC 9211 15 charges Chemicals and Allied ProductsMCC 5169 14 charges Antique ShopsMCC 5932 14 charges LodgingMCC 3660 13 charges Combination Catalog and RetailMCC 5965 13 charges News Dealers and NewsstandsMCC 5994 13 charges Tire Retreading and Repair ShopsMCC 7534 13 charges Child Day Care ServicesMCC 8351 13 charges MCC 3552MCC 3552 12 charges Wholesale ClubsMCC 5300 12 charges TimesharesMCC 7012 12 charges Consumer Credit Reporting AgenciesMCC 7321 12 charges Boat DealersMCC 5551 11 charges Large Digital Goods MerchantMCC 5818 11 charges Agricultural CooperativesMCC 0763 10 charges Electrical WorkMCC 1731 10 charges MasonryMCC 1740 10 charges RoofingMCC 1761 10 charges Tolls and Bridge FeesMCC 4784 10 charges MCC 3615MCC 3615 9 charges Intercity and Rural Bus TransportationMCC 4131 9 charges Boat Rentals and LeasesMCC 4457 9 charges Piece GoodsMCC 5131 9 charges Duty Free StoresMCC 5309 9 charges Record and Prerecorded Tape StoresMCC 5735 9 charges Orthopedic GoodsMCC 5976 9 charges BandsMCC 7929 9 charges Concrete WorkMCC 1771 8 charges LodgingMCC 3692 8 charges Office and Commercial FurnitureMCC 5021 8 charges Metals Service Centers and OfficesMCC 5051 8 charges MCC 5723MCC 5723 8 charges Carpet and Upholstery CleaningMCC 7217 8 charges AquariumsMCC 7998 8 charges Vocational and Trade SchoolsMCC 8249 8 charges EngineeringMCC 8911 8 charges