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Q: What is a MCC?

A Merchant Category Code (MCC) is a four-digit number that indicates a merchant’s line of business, along with the types of goods or services the merchant

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Q: What is an acquirer?

An acquirer, or an acquiring bank, works directly with merchants to ensure timely processing and payments of credit card transactions. Acquirers also oversee compliance with

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6 reasons MCC codes really do matter

MCC codes, or Merchant Category Codes are four-digit numbers that indicate your line of business and the types of goods or services you provide to