A Merchant Category Code, or MCC for short, is a four-digit number that is used to identify the types of services your company provides. In the case of contractors, this code is used to verify you as a business, and background security checks are performed to mitigate risk by the payment processor. When it comes down to it, you’ll be moving large amounts of money through our platform, and the payments system needs to be implemented securely.

MCC Codes by Business Type:

If you are unable to find your specific code on this list, you may use “Code 1520 - General Contractors Residential/Commercial”. This code tends to cover most industries that are not explicitly listed above.