MCC 7333: Commercial Photography, Art, and Graphics
MCC 7333 is the merchant category code for commercial photography, art, and graphics. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express assign it to businesses such as design studios, and commercial photographers.
- Code
- 7333
- Category group
- Business Services
- Risk rating
- Standard risk
Which businesses use MCC 7333?
Acquiring banks assign MCC 7333 to merchants whose primary line of business is commercial photography, art, and graphics. Common examples include:
- Design studios
- Commercial photographers
Is MCC 7333 considered high risk?
Most acquirers approve this MCC with standard underwriting, no rolling reserve, and access to the lowest interchange categories.
How does MCC 7333 affect processing fees?
MCC 7333 determines which interchange category Visa and Mastercard apply to each transaction. Codes in the business services range share interchange programs, so two merchants with the same card mix but different MCCs can pay different wholesale rates.
Frequently asked questions
What does MCC 7333 mean?
MCC 7333 is the merchant category code for Commercial Photography, Art, and Graphics. Card networks use it to classify transactions from businesses such as design studios, and commercial photographers.
Is MCC 7333 high risk?
MCC 7333 is generally rated standard risk. Most acquirers approve this MCC with standard underwriting, no rolling reserve, and access to the lowest interchange categories.
Can a business change its MCC from 7333?
A business can request a different MCC through its acquiring bank. The acquirer reviews what the business actually sells and reassigns the code only if 7333 does not describe the primary line of business.