MCC

MCC 5411 vs 5499: Why Two Food Stores Pay Very Different Rates

Grocery stores get some of the best interchange rates in the system. Convenience and specialty food stores don't. The line between them is one digit on your merchant account.

MCC

What MCC Code Is My Business? A Plain-English Lookup

Your Merchant Category Code decides which interchange rates you qualify for. Here's how to find yours, what the common codes mean, and why the wrong one quietly costs you money.