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MCC 7297 — Massage Parlours

Assigned to massage therapy establishments and spa services providing therapeutic and relaxation massage.

MCC Code

7297

Industry

Healthcare & Medical

Risk Level

Medium

Overview

MCC 7297 covers massage therapy businesses including therapeutic massage clinics, day spas offering massage services, and mobile massage providers. The category spans licensed therapeutic massage as well as relaxation and wellness massage services.

Transaction Profile

Low to mid value, moderate frequency, card-present dominant, pre-booking common

Card Network Notes

Some networks apply enhanced monitoring to this MCC. Acquirers should conduct thorough due diligence including site inspections.

Risk & Compliance

Risk is medium to high. This MCC carries elevated reputational risk and requires careful acquirer due diligence to ensure legitimate therapeutic or wellness operations. Some networks apply additional monitoring to this category.

Common Merchants

Bannatyne Spa, Champneys, Elemis Spa, Massage Envy, Hand & Stone, Elements Massage, Float Works, Urban Massage, Treatwell partners, Thai Square Spa

Transaction Profile

Low to mid value, moderate frequency, card-present dominant, pre-booking common

Card Network Notes

Some networks apply enhanced monitoring to this MCC. Acquirers should conduct thorough due diligence including site inspections.

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