MCC 7999: Recreation Services
MCC 7999 is the merchant category code for recreation services. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express assign it to businesses such as recreation centers, escape rooms, and tour activities.
- Code
- 7999
- Category group
- Business Services
- Risk rating
- Standard risk
Which businesses use MCC 7999?
Acquiring banks assign MCC 7999 to merchants whose primary line of business is recreation services. Common examples include:
- Recreation centers
- Escape rooms
- Tour activities
Is MCC 7999 considered high risk?
Most acquirers approve this MCC with standard underwriting, no rolling reserve, and access to the lowest interchange categories.
How does MCC 7999 affect processing fees?
MCC 7999 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 7999 mean?
MCC 7999 is the merchant category code for Recreation Services. Card networks use it to classify transactions from businesses such as recreation centers, escape rooms, and tour activities.
Is MCC 7999 high risk?
MCC 7999 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 7999?
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 7999 does not describe the primary line of business.