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MCC 1799 — Special Trade Contractors — Not Elsewhere Classified

Assigned to specialty trade contractors not classified under other specific construction MCC codes, including demolition, excavation, and specialist building services.

MCC Code

1799

Industry

Construction & Contracting

Risk Level

Medium

Overview

MCC 1799 is a catch-all code for specialty trade contractors not assigned to more specific construction categories. This includes demolition, excavation, scaffolding, glazing, swimming pool construction, and other specialist building trades.

Transaction Profile

Variable value and frequency depending on trade specialty, project-based billing common, mix of card-present and card-not-present

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. Acquirers should verify the specific trade and assess risk accordingly given the broad scope of this code.

Risk & Compliance

Medium risk. The broad nature of this category means risk profiles vary significantly by trade. Acquirers should assess each merchant individually. High-value project work with advance payments carries the most exposure.

Common Merchants

Demolition contractors, scaffolding firms, glazing specialists, swimming pool builders, fencing contractors, paving companies, specialist fit-out firms, damp-proofing services

Transaction Profile

Variable value and frequency depending on trade specialty, project-based billing common, mix of card-present and card-not-present

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. Acquirers should verify the specific trade and assess risk accordingly given the broad scope of this code.

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