What Merchant Category Codes (MCCs) are blocked by the banks?
The blocked merchant category codes and their descriptions are: 4829–Wire Transfer-Money Orders 5932–Antique Shops 5933–Pawn Shops 5937–Antique Reproductions 5944–Jewelry Stores 5960–Direct Marketing Insurance 6010–Financial Institutions Manual Cash Advance 6011–Financial Institutions Automatic Cash Advance 6051–Non-Financial Institutions-Foreign Currency, Money Orders, Travelers Checks 6211–Security Brokers/Dealers 6760–Savings Bonds 7012–Timeshares 7273–Dating & Escort Services 7995–Betting, Casino Gaming Chips, Off-Track Betting 8651–Political Organizations 9211–Court Costs, Alimony, Child Support 9222–Fines 9223–Bail and Bond Payments 9311–Tax Payments 9700–Automated Referral Service When the purchaser performs a transaction at a merchant with one of these codes the transaction will be declined. The APC may further restrict the cardholder within the profile for the card. In addition, the following is a list of restricted purchase card controls per the contract:
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