MCC Lookup
MCC Lookup is a free online lookup that helps you look up an ISO 18245 Merchant Category Code by 4-digit code or by name fragment. MCC Lookup uses 1 input field, returns 4 output values, and runs in your browser on the device.
Key facts
- Inputs
- 1 field: MCC code or merchant type
- Outputs
- 4 values: MCC code, Description, Category, and Risk tier
- Runtime
- your browser on the device
- Mode
- Lookup
- Privacy
- Files and text stay in the browser session.
- Cost
- $0, no account required
How to use MCC Lookup
- 1
Paste or fill in the input
Enter your text or values into the input fields on the page.
- 2
Run the utility
Click Compute to run the utility in your browser and review the result.
- 3
Copy the output
Copy the output value you need from the result panel.
MCC Lookup details
First, enter MCC code or merchant type in MCC Lookup. Next, review MCC code, Description, Category, and Risk tier. Additionally, MCC Lookup uses 1 input field and 4 output blocks so the result is easy to scan and copy.
Searches a curated list of ~80 well-known ISO 18245 Merchant Category Codes; the 4-digit codes acquirers assign to every merchant to classify what they sell (groceries, airlines, restaurants, digital goods, gambling, and so on). Useful for product engineers building payment dashboards, risk analysts triaging declines, finance teams categorising card spend, and developers writing fraud rules. Match by exact code first, then by case-insensitive substring on description or category. Each entry includes a best-effort risk tier (Low / Medium / High) based on the category; gambling and quasi-cash are High, recurring digital goods and travel are Medium, regulated retail and utilities are Low. Runs entirely in your browser; your data is never sent anywhere.
Common searches
- mcc lookup
- merchant category code
- mcc code lookup
- iso 18245 lookup
- mcc to category
- merchant category code lookup
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Frequently asked
What is MCC Lookup?
MCC Lookup is a free online lookup that helps you look up an ISO 18245 Merchant Category Code by 4-digit code or by name fragment. MCC Lookup uses 1 input field, returns 4 output values, and runs in your browser on the device.
What inputs and outputs does MCC Lookup use?
MCC Lookup uses 1 input field: MCC code or merchant type. MCC Lookup returns 4 output values: MCC code, Description, Category, and Risk tier.
Do my files and data stay private?
Yes. MCC Lookup runs entirely in your browser using your device's CPU. Files and text are never uploaded to our servers, so your data stays private.
How do I use MCC Lookup?
Open MCC Lookup, paste or fill in the input fields, and the result updates instantly. MCC Lookup runs in your browser with no upload and no waiting.
Which browsers does MCC Lookup support?
Any modern browser works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge on desktop and mobile. MCC Lookup uses standard web APIs and does not require any plugin, extension, or sign-up.