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The World's MCC DatabaseBuilt for Developers

Access merchant category codes and real merchant mappings via a fast, reliable API. Build better expense tracking, transaction categorization, and financial products.

GET /api/v2.1/mcc-codes/5411

{
  "data": {
    "mcc_code": "5411",
    "category": "Grocery Stores",
    "description": "Grocery Stores, Supermarkets",
    "merchants": [
      { "name": "Walmart", "is_primary": true, "regions": ["us", "ca"] },
      { "name": "Costco", "is_primary": true, "regions": ["us", "ca", "au", "uk"] },
      { "name": "NTUC FairPrice", "is_primary": true, "regions": ["sg"] }
    ]
  }
}

Everything You Need

A complete MCC code solution with merchant mappings, powered by community verification.

Complete MCC Database

Access all 1,000+ Merchant Category Codes with detailed descriptions and categories.

Merchant Mappings

4,000+ real merchant names mapped to their MCC codes with community voting.

Regional Data

Filter merchants by 10 regions including US, EU, UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, and more.

Fast & Reliable

Edge-deployed API with sub-100ms response times and 99.9% uptime.

Developer Friendly

Clean REST API with comprehensive documentation and code examples.

Secure Access

API key authentication with rate limiting and usage tracking.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

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Perfect for exploring and testing

500 API requests/month
All 1,000+ MCC codes
Categories & descriptions
10 requests/minute
Community support
Merchant mappings
Merchant lookup
Vote/confidence data

Developer-First API

Simple REST endpoints with comprehensive data. Get started in minutes.

GET

/api/v2.1/mcc-codes

List MCC codes with filtering by category, search, or region.

GET

/api/v2.1/mcc-codes/:code

Get a single MCC code with merchant mappings and regional data.

GET

/api/v2.1/lookup

Look up MCC codes by merchant name with regional availability.

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Region Filtering

Filter merchants by 10 regions: US, EU, UK, AU, SG, HK, CA, ID, IN, and global.

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Connect MCC Explorer to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible AI tool. Ask questions about merchant category codes in natural language.

Natural Language Queries

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"List all regions with merchant coverage"

Simple Configuration

mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcc-explorer": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@mcc-explorer/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "MCC_API_KEY": "your-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about MCC codes and our API

What is an MCC code?

A Merchant Category Code (MCC) is a four-digit number used by credit card companies to classify businesses by the type of goods or services they provide. MCCs are used for transaction categorization, rewards programs, and expense tracking.

How can I use the MCC Code API?

Sign up for a free account to get your API key. Then make HTTP requests to our REST API endpoints to retrieve MCC codes, look up merchants, and categorize transactions. See our documentation for full details and code examples.

Is the MCC Code API free?

Yes! We offer a free tier with 500 API requests per month. This includes access to all 1,000+ MCC codes with categories and descriptions. Paid plans offer higher limits and additional features like merchant mappings and lookup.

What data is included in the API?

Our API includes over 1,000 MCC codes with categories and descriptions, 4,000+ merchant-to-MCC mappings with regional availability (US, EU, UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, Canada, Indonesia, India), merchant aliases, confidence scores, and community vote data. Pro plans include merchant lookup and region filtering.

How accurate is the merchant-to-MCC mapping data?

Our merchant mappings are community-verified with vote counts and confidence scores. We continuously update the data and use multiple sources to ensure accuracy. Primary mappings indicate the most reliable associations.

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The World's MCC DatabaseBuilt for Developers

Access merchant category codes and real merchant mappings via a fast, reliable API. Build better expense tracking, transaction categorization, and financial products.

GET /api/v2.1/mcc-codes/5411

{
  "data": {
    "mcc_code": "5411",
    "category": "Grocery Stores",
    "description": "Grocery Stores, Supermarkets",
    "merchants": [
      { "name": "Walmart", "is_primary": true, "regions": ["us", "ca"] },
      { "name": "Costco", "is_primary": true, "regions": ["us", "ca", "au", "uk"] },
      { "name": "NTUC FairPrice", "is_primary": true, "regions": ["sg"] }
    ]
  }
}