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MCC 4821 — Telegraph Services

Assigned to telegraph and cable services providing wire-based message transmission services.

MCC Code

4821

Industry

Telecommunications

Risk Level

Low

Overview

MCC 4821 covers telegraph services and wire-based communication services. While traditional telegram services have largely been phased out, this code may still appear for legacy operators and specialist communication services.

Transaction Profile

Low value, very low frequency, declining category, legacy transactions only

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. This is a legacy category with minimal modern usage.

Risk & Compliance

Low risk. Very limited transaction volume in modern commerce. Historical usage is minimal.

Common Merchants

Western Union (telegraph), legacy telegram services, specialist wire communication providers

Transaction Profile

Low value, very low frequency, declining category, legacy transactions only

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. This is a legacy category with minimal modern usage.

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