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MCC 4112 — Passenger Railways

Assigned to passenger railway operators providing intercity, regional, and commuter rail services.

MCC Code

4112

Industry

Travel & Transportation

Risk Level

Low

Overview

MCC 4112 covers passenger railway services including intercity, regional, and commuter rail operators. This code is distinct from freight railroads and covers ticket sales, reservations, and on-board services.

Transaction Profile

Low to mid value, high frequency, mix of card-present at stations and online booking, season tickets and rail passes create recurring high-value transactions

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. Transit interchange programmes may apply for commuter rail segments.

Risk & Compliance

Low risk. Established operators with regulated fare structures. Chargebacks are minimal and typically related to service cancellations or delay compensation claims. Season ticket refunds are handled through operator processes.

Common Merchants

National Rail, Eurostar, Thalys, TGV, ICE, Shinkansen, Via Rail, Indian Railways, SJ, NS Dutch Railways

Transaction Profile

Low to mid value, high frequency, mix of card-present at stations and online booking, season tickets and rail passes create recurring high-value transactions

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. Transit interchange programmes may apply for commuter rail segments.

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