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MCC 8999 — Professional Services — Not Elsewhere Classified

Assigned to miscellaneous professional service providers not covered by more specific MCCs.

MCC Code

8999

Industry

Professional Services

Risk Level

Low

Overview

MCC 8999 is a catch-all code for professional services that do not fit into more specific categories. This includes interpreters, notaries, process servers, and various specialist professional service providers.

Transaction Profile

Varied value, varied frequency, predominantly CNP

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. Networks recommend that acquirers review merchants classified under this code to ensure a more specific MCC is not more appropriate.

Risk & Compliance

Risk is low. Diverse range of professional services but generally low dispute exposure due to the B2B nature of most transactions.

Common Merchants

Various professional service providers, interpreters, notaries, arbitrators, mediators, consultants, specialist advisors

Transaction Profile

Varied value, varied frequency, predominantly CNP

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. Networks recommend that acquirers review merchants classified under this code to ensure a more specific MCC is not more appropriate.

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