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      MCC codes

      The Merchant Category Code (MCC) is a four-digit number assigned to describe a merchant's primary business.


      The following table lists the MCCs used in Alipay:

      MCCDescription
      0742Veterinary services
      0743Wine producers
      0744Champagne producers
      0780Landscaping and horticultural services
      1711Heating, plumbing and air-conditioning contractors
      1731Electrical contractors
      1740Masonry, stonework, tile setting, plastering and insulation contractors
      1750Carpentry contractors
      1761Roofing, siding and sheet metal work contractors
      1771Concrete work contractors
      1799Special trade contractors - not elsewhere classified
      2741Miscellaneous publishing and printing services
      2791Typesetting, platemaking and related services
      2842Speciality cleaning, polishing and sanitation preparations
      4011Railroads
      4111Local and suburban commuter passenger transportation, including ferries
      4112Passenger railways
      4119Ambulance services
      4121Taxi-cabs and limousines
      4131Bus lines
      4214Motor freight carriers and trucking - local and long distance, moving and storage companies and local delivery
      4215Courier services - air and ground and freight forwarders
      4225Public warehousing and storage - farm products, refrigerated goods and household goods
      4411Steamships and cruise lines
      4457Boat rentals and leasing
      4468Marinas, marine service and supplies
      4511Airlines and air carriers
      4582Airports, flying fields and airport terminals
      4722Travel agencies and tour operators
      4784Tolls and bridge fees
      4789Transportation services - not elsewhere classified
      4812Telecommunication equipment and telephone sales
      4814Telecommunication services
      4815Monthly summary telephone charges
      4816Computer network information services
      4821Telegraph services
      4899Cable and other pay television services
      4900Utilities - electric, gas, water and sanitary
      5013Motor vehicle supplies and new parts
      5021Office and commercial furniture
      5039Construction materials - not elsewhere classified
      5044Office, photographic, photocopy and microfilm equipment
      5045Computers, computer peripheral equipment - not elsewhere classified
      5046Commercial equipment - not elsewhere classified
      5047Dental laboratory medical ophthalmic hospital equipment and supplies
      5051Metal service centres and offices
      5065Electrical parts and equipment
      5072Hardware equipment and supplies
      5074Plumbing and heating equipment and supplies
      5085Industrial supplies - not elsewhere classified
      5094Precious stones and metals, watches and jewellery
      5099Durable goods - not elsewhere classified
      5111Stationery, office supplies and printing and writing paper
      5122Drugs, drug proprietors
      5131Piece goods, notions and other dry goods
      5137Men’s, women’s and children’s uniforms and commercial clothing
      5139Commercial footwear
      5169Chemicals and allied products - not elsewhere classified
      5192Books, periodicals and newspapers
      5193Florists’ supplies, nursery stock and flowers
      5198Paints, varnishes and supplies
      5199Non-durable goods - not elsewhere classified
      5200Home supply warehouse outlets
      5211Lumber and building materials outlets
      5231Glass, paint and wallpaper shops
      5251Hardware shops
      5261Lawn and garden supplies outlets, including nurseries
      5271Mobile home dealers
      5300Wholesale clubs
      5309Duty-free shops
      5310Discount shops
      5311Department stores
      5331Variety stores
      5399Miscellaneous general merchandise
      5411Groceries and supermarkets
      5422Freezer and locker meat provisioners
      5441Candy, nut and confectionery shops
      5451Dairies
      5462Bakeries
      5499Miscellaneous food shops - convenience and speciality retail outlets
      5511Car and truck dealers (new and used) sales, services, repairs, parts and leasing
      5521Car and truck dealers (used only) sales, service, repairs, parts and leasing
      5531Auto and home supply outlets
      5532Automotive tyre outlets
      5533Automotive parts and accessories outlets
      5541Service stations (with or without ancillary services)
      5542Automated fuel dispensers
      5551Boat dealers
      5561Camper, recreational and utility trailer dealers
      5571Motorcycle shops and dealers
      5592Motor home dealers
      5598Snowmobile dealers
      5599Miscellaneous automotive, aircraft and farm equipment dealers -not elsewhere classified
      5611Men’s and boys’ clothing and accessory shops
      5621Women’s ready-to-wear shops
      5631Women’s accessory and speciality shops
      5641Children’s and infants’ wear shops
      5651Family clothing shops
      5655Sports and riding apparel shops
      5661Shoe shops
      5681Furriers and fur shops
      5691Men’s and women’s clothing shops
      5697Tailors, seamstresses, mending and alterations
      5698Wig and toupee shops
      5699Miscellaneous apparel and accessory shops
      5712Furniture, home furnishings and equipment shops and manufacturers, except appliances
      5713Floor covering services
      5714Drapery, window covering and upholstery shops
      5715Alcoholic beverage wholesalers
      5718Fireplaces, fireplace screens and accessories shops
      5719Miscellaneous home furnishing speciality shops
      5722Household appliance shops
      5732Electronics shops
      5733Music shops - musical instruments, pianos and sheet music
      5734Computer software outlets
      5735Record shops
      5811Caterers
      5812Eating places and restaurants
      5813Drinking places (alcoholic beverages) - bars, taverns, night-clubs, cocktail lounges and discothèques
      5814Fast food restaurants
      5815Digital Goods-Media, Books, Movies, Music
      5816Digital Goods-Games
      5817Digital Goods-Software Applications (excluding games)
      5818Digital Goods-Multi-Category
      5912Drug stores and pharmacies
      5921Package shops - beer, wine and liquor
      5931Used merchandise and second-hand shops
      5935Wrecking and salvage yards
      5937Antique reproduction shops
      5940Bicycle shops - sales and service
      5941Sporting goods shops
      5942Bookshops
      5943Stationery, office and school supply shops
      5944Jewellery, watch, clock and silverware shops
      5945Hobby, toy and game shops
      5946Camera and photographic supply shops
      5947Gift, card, novelty and souvenir shops
      5948Luggage and leather goods shops
      5949Sewing, needlework, fabric and piece goods shops
      5950Glassware and crystal shops
      5962Telemarketing - travel-related arrangement services
      5963Door-to-door sales
      5964Direct marketing - catalogue merchants
      5965Direct marketing - combination catalogue and retail merchants
      5966Direct marketing - outbound telemarketing merchants
      5967Direct marketing - inbound telemarketing merchants
      5968Direct marketing - continuity subscription merchants
      5969Direct marketing direct marketers - not elsewhere classified
      5970Artist supply and craft shops
      5971Art dealers and galleries
      5972Stamp and coin shops
      5973Religious goods and shops
      5975Hearing aids - sales, service and supplies
      5976Orthopaedic goods and prosthetic devices
      5977Cosmetic shops
      5978Typewriter outlets - sales, service and rentals
      5983Fuel dealers - fuel oil, wood, coal and liquefied petroleum
      5992Florists
      5993Cigar shops and stands
      5994Newsagents and news-stands
      5995Pet shops, pet food and supplies
      5996Swimming pools - sales, supplies and services
      5997Electric razor shops - sales and service
      5998Tent and awning shops
      5999Miscellaneous and speciality retail outlets
      7011Lodging - hotels, motels and resorts
      7032Sporting and recreational camps
      7033Trailer parks and camp-sites
      7210Laundry, cleaning and garment services
      7211Laundry services - family and commercial
      7216Dry cleaners
      7217Carpet and upholstery cleaning
      7221Photographic studios
      7230Beauty and barber shops
      7251Shoe repair shops, shoe shine parlours and hat cleaning shops
      7261Funeral services and crematoriums
      7273Dating and escort services
      7278Buying and shopping services and clubs
      7295Babysitting and housekeeping services
      7296Clothing rentals - costumes, uniforms and formal wear
      7297Massage parlours
      7298Health and beauty spas
      7299Miscellaneous personal services - not elsewhere classified
      7311Advertising services
      7333Commercial photography, art and graphics
      7338Quick copy, reproduction and blueprinting services
      7339Stenographic and secretarial support services
      7342Exterminating and disinfecting services
      7349Cleaning, maintenance and janitorial services
      7361Employment agencies and temporary help services
      7372Computer programming, data processing and integrated systems design services
      7375Information retrieval services
      7379Computer maintenance and repair services - not elsewhere classified
      7392Management, consulting and public relations services
      7393Detective agencies, protective agencies and security services, including armoured cars and guard dogs
      7394Equipment, tool, furniture and appliance rentals and leasing
      7395Photofinishing laboratories and photo developing
      7399Business services - not elsewhere classified
      7511Reserved for national use
      7512Automobile rentals
      7513Truck and utility trailer rentals
      7519Motor home and recreational vehicle rentals
      7523Parking lots and garages
      7531Automotive body repair shops
      7534Tyre retreading and repair shops
      7535Automotive paint shops
      7538Automotive service shops (non-dealer)
      7542Car washes
      7549Towing services
      7622Electronics repair shops
      7623Air conditioning and refrigeration repair shops
      7629Electrical and small appliance repair shops
      7631Watch, clock and jewellery repair shops
      7641Furniture reupholstery, repair and refinishing
      7692Welding services
      7699Miscellaneous repair shops and related services
      7829Motion picture and video tape production and distribution
      7832Motion picture theatres
      7841Video tape rentals
      7911Dance halls, studios and schools
      7922Theatrical producers (except motion pictures) and ticket agencies
      7929Bands, orchestras and miscellaneous entertainers - not elsewhere classified
      7932Billiard and pool establishments
      7933Bowling alleys
      7941Commercial sports, professional sports clubs, athletic fields and sports promoters
      7991Tourist attractions and exhibits
      7992Public golf courses
      7993Video amusement game supplies
      7994Video game arcades and establishments
      7996Amusement parks, circuses, carnivals and fortune tellers
      7997Membership clubs (sports, recreation, athletic), country clubs and private golf courses
      7998Aquariums, seaquariums and dolphinariums
      7999Recreation services - not elsewhere classified
      8011Doctors and physicians - not elsewhere classified
      8021Dentists and orthodontists
      8031Osteopaths
      8041Chiropractors
      8042Optometrists and ophthalmologists
      8043Opticians, optical goods and eyeglasses
      8049Podiatrists and chiropodists
      8050Nursing and personal care facilities
      8062Hospitals
      8071Medical and dental laboratories
      8099Medical services and health practitioners - not elsewhere classified
      8111Legal services and attorneys
      8211Elementary and secondary schools
      8220Colleges, universities, professional schools and junior colleges
      8241Correspondence schools
      8244Business and secretarial schools
      8249Trade and vocational schools
      8299Schools and educational services - not elsewhere classified
      8351Child care services
      8641Civic, social and fraternal associations
      8675Automobile associations
      8699Membership organizations - not elsewhere classified
      8734Testing laboratories (non-medical)
      8911Architectural, engineering and surveying services
      8931Accounting, auditing and bookkeeping services
      8999Professional services - not elsewhere classified
      9399Government Services - not elsewhere classified