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What MCCs are prohibited?

List of Merchant Category Codes cannot be paid for with Jam Card

Written by Jamcard Support
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Financial & Money Services

  • 4829 — Money Transfer / Remittance: Wire transfers and international remittance services.

  • 6010 — Financial Institution (ATM): Bank self-service, cash withdrawals, and check cashing.

  • 6012 — Financial Institutions: Purchase of merchandise and services from financial entities.

  • 6051 — Quasi-Cash: Non-financial institutions offering traveler’s checks, money orders, or foreign currency.

  • 6211 — Securities: Brokerage services for stocks, bonds, and various investment assets.

  • 6540 — Money Transfer: Funding of stored value cards and remittance accounts.

Restricted & High-Risk Categories

  • 7995 — Betting & Gambling: Includes lottery tickets, casino gaming chips, and off-track betting.

  • 9223 — Bail and Bond Payments: Payments made to a surety for a bond.

  • 7273 — Dating & Escort Services: Matchmaking, dating platforms, and escort services.

  • 7297 — Massage Parlors: Specialized personal massage services.

Travel & Transportation

  • 3355 / 3357 — Car Rental: Specialized vehicle rental services, including Hertz, Avis, Sixt, and Enterprise.

  • 4411 — Cruise Lines: Booking and services provided by cruise ship operators.

  • 5542 — Automated Fuel Dispensers (AFD): Self-service payments at the gas pump.

Entertainment & Leisure

  • 7800 — General Entertainment: Miscellaneous entertainment services (excluding movies and live theater).

  • 7801 — Motion Picture Theaters: Cinema ticketing and movie theater services.

  • 7802 — Live Theaters: Tickets for live performances, concerts, and theater shows.

Retail & Luxury Goods

  • 5944 — Jewelry & Luxury: Stores specializing in clocks, jewelry, watches, and silverware.

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