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MCC 7996 — Amusement Parks, Circuses, Carnivals, and Fortune Tellers

Assigned to amusement park operators, travelling funfairs, circuses, and fairground entertainment providers.

MCC Code

7996

Industry

Leisure & Entertainment

Risk Level

Low

Overview

MCC 7996 covers amusement parks, theme parks not classified under 7991, travelling carnivals, circuses, and fairground operators. Card payments are accepted for admission, ride tickets, and on-site purchases.

Transaction Profile

Low to mid value, seasonal frequency, mixed card-present and CNP, advance booking common

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. No special network restrictions.

Risk & Compliance

Risk is low. Seasonal and event-based operations with moderate transaction values. Advance ticket sales for large parks require proper refund policy disclosure.

Common Merchants

Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Dreamland Margate, Chessington, Paultons Park, Drayton Manor, Zip World, Circus Zyair, travelling funfairs, fairground operators, fortune tellers

Transaction Profile

Low to mid value, seasonal frequency, mixed card-present and CNP, advance booking common

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. No special network restrictions.

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