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MCC 8042 — Optometrists and Ophthalmologists

Assigned to opticians, optometrists, and ophthalmology clinics.

MCC Code

8042

Industry

Healthcare & Medical

Risk Level

Low

Overview

MCC 8042 covers eye care professionals including high-street opticians, optometrists, and specialist ophthalmology clinics. Card payments are accepted for eye examinations, glasses, contact lenses, and surgical procedures.

Transaction Profile

Mid value, moderate frequency, card-present dominant, high-value for laser/surgical procedures

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. No special network restrictions.

Risk & Compliance

Risk is low. Established retail and clinical operations with clear product and service deliverables.

Common Merchants

Specsavers, Vision Express, Boots Opticians, Optical Express, Moorfields (private), Ultralase, LensCrafters, Warby Parker, America's Best, Visionworks

Transaction Profile

Mid value, moderate frequency, card-present dominant, high-value for laser/surgical procedures

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. No special network restrictions.

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