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MCC 8111 — Legal Services and Attorneys

Assigned to law firms, solicitors, and legal service providers accepting card payments.

MCC Code

8111

Industry

Legal & Government

Risk Level

Low

Overview

MCC 8111 covers legal services including solicitors, barristers, law firms, and online legal services. Card payments are accepted for consultation fees, retainers, disbursements, and legal service packages.

Transaction Profile

Mid to high value, low to moderate frequency, predominantly CNP, retainer and milestone billing

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. Client account regulations may affect payment flows in some jurisdictions.

Risk & Compliance

Risk is low. High-value professional services with established client relationships. Regulatory requirements around client money handling apply to legal practices accepting card payments.

Common Merchants

DLA Piper, Clifford Chance, Linklaters, Allen & Overy, Freshfields, Slaughter and May, CMS, LegalZoom, Rocket Lawyer, various high-street solicitors

Transaction Profile

Mid to high value, low to moderate frequency, predominantly CNP, retainer and milestone billing

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. Client account regulations may affect payment flows in some jurisdictions.

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