MCC 4812
Telecommunication Equipment and Telephone Sales
MCC Code
4812
Category
Telecommunications
Known Merchants
4+
Merchants Using MCC 4812
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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MCC 4812 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide telecommunication equipment and telephone sales. This code falls under the Telecommunications category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 4812 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Telecommunication Equipment and Telephone Sales"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 4812 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 telecommunications spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 4812 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on telecommunications 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 4812?
MCC 4812 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Telecommunication Equipment and Telephone Sales". This code falls under the Telecommunications category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 4812?
Businesses classified under MCC 4812 typically include those that provide telecommunication equipment and telephone sales. We have 4+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 4812 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 4812 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on telecommunications spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 4812 programmatically?
You can access MCC 4812 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.