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MCC 7549 — Towing Services

Assigned to vehicle towing, breakdown recovery, and roadside assistance service providers.

MCC Code

7549

Industry

Automotive & Transport

Risk Level

Low

Overview

MCC 7549 covers vehicle towing and recovery services including breakdown assistance, accident recovery, and vehicle transport. Both consumer and commercial vehicle recovery services are included.

Transaction Profile

Mid value, low frequency, mixed card-present and CNP, emergency service context

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. No special network restrictions.

Risk & Compliance

Risk is low. Despite occasional high-value transactions for complex recoveries, the emergency service nature of these transactions results in very low dispute rates.

Common Merchants

AA, RAC, Green Flag, Ageas Roadside, ARC Europe, Nationwide Recovery, ADAC, AAA, Copart (transport), CAP HPI (transport)

Transaction Profile

Mid value, low frequency, mixed card-present and CNP, emergency service context

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. No special network restrictions.

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