MCC 2842
Specialty Cleaning, Polishing, and Sanitation Preparations
MCC Code
2842
Category
Specialty Cleaning Polishing
Known Merchants
1+
Merchants Using MCC 2842
API Access
MCC 2842 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide specialty cleaning, polishing, and sanitation preparations. This code falls under the Specialty Cleaning Polishing category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 2842 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Specialty Cleaning, Polishing, and Sanitation Preparations"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 2842 data through our REST API. Use our merchant lookup feature to automatically categorize transactions or build financial tools that require merchant classification.
Credit card rewards programs use MCC codes to determine which purchases qualify for bonus categories. If your credit card offers enhanced rewards on specialty cleaning polishing spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 2842 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on specialty cleaning polishing purchases include:
- Cards with rotating quarterly categories
- Category-specific cards (dining, travel, etc.)
- Premium cards with broad category bonuses
Always check your card's terms to verify which MCC codes qualify for bonus rewards.
What is MCC code 2842?
MCC 2842 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Specialty Cleaning, Polishing, and Sanitation Preparations". This code falls under the Specialty Cleaning Polishing category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 2842?
Businesses classified under MCC 2842 typically include those that provide specialty cleaning, polishing, and sanitation preparations. We have 1+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 2842 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 2842 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on specialty cleaning polishing spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 2842 programmatically?
You can access MCC 2842 data through our REST API. Sign up for a free API key to query MCC codes, get merchant mappings, and integrate MCC data into your applications.