MCC 6540
POI (Point of Interaction) Funding Transactions (Excluding MoneySend) | Taxis & public transport
MCC Code
6540
Category
Transportation
Known Merchants
5+
Merchants Using MCC 6540
API Access
Related MCC Codes in Transportation
MCC 6540 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide poi (point of interaction) funding transactions (excluding moneysend) | taxis & public transport. This code falls under the Transportation category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 6540 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "POI (Point of Interaction) Funding Transactions (Excluding MoneySend) | Taxis & public transport"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 6540 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 transportation spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 6540 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on transportation 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 6540?
MCC 6540 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "POI (Point of Interaction) Funding Transactions (Excluding MoneySend) | Taxis & public transport". This code falls under the Transportation category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 6540?
Businesses classified under MCC 6540 typically include those that provide poi (point of interaction) funding transactions (excluding moneysend) | taxis & public transport. We have 5+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 6540 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 6540 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on transportation spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 6540 programmatically?
You can access MCC 6540 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.