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MCC 6300 — Insurance Sales, Underwriting, and Premiums

Assigned to insurance companies and brokers collecting premium payments and policy fees via card transactions.

MCC Code

6300

Industry

Financial Services

Risk Level

Medium

Overview

MCC 6300 covers insurance premium collection across all lines — life, health, property, casualty, motor, and specialty insurance. This includes both direct-to-consumer insurers and intermediary brokers accepting card payments for policy premiums and fees.

Transaction Profile

Mid to high value, low to moderate frequency, predominantly CNP, recurring billing common, annual and monthly payment cycles

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. Visa and Mastercard require clear disclosure of recurring billing terms. Credential-on-file rules apply for stored card premium collection.

Risk & Compliance

Risk is low to medium. Chargebacks can occur due to policy cancellation disputes and auto-renewal complaints. Premium values can be substantial. Recurring billing is common, requiring proper consent management and clear cancellation processes.

Common Merchants

Aviva, AXA, Allianz, Zurich, Direct Line, Admiral, LV=, Hiscox, Prudential, Legal & General

Transaction Profile

Mid to high value, low to moderate frequency, predominantly CNP, recurring billing common, annual and monthly payment cycles

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. Visa and Mastercard require clear disclosure of recurring billing terms. Credential-on-file rules apply for stored card premium collection.

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