MCC 7542
Car Washes and Automotive Cleaning
MCC Code
7542
Category
Car Washes
Known Merchants
0+
API Access
MCC 7542 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide car washes and automotive cleaning. This code falls under the Car Washes category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 7542 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Car Washes and Automotive Cleaning"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 7542 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 car washes spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 7542 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on car washes 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 7542?
MCC 7542 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Car Washes and Automotive Cleaning". This code falls under the Car Washes category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 7542?
Businesses classified under MCC 7542 typically include those that provide car washes and automotive cleaning. We have 0+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 7542 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 7542 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on car washes spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 7542 programmatically?
You can access MCC 7542 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.