MCC 8044
Optical Goods and Eyeglasses
MCC Code
8044
Category
Health
Known Merchants
9+
Merchants Using MCC 8044
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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MCC 8044 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide optical goods and eyeglasses. This code falls under the Health category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 8044 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Optical Goods and Eyeglasses"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 8044 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 health spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 8044 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on health 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 8044?
MCC 8044 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Optical Goods and Eyeglasses". This code falls under the Health category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 8044?
Businesses classified under MCC 8044 typically include those that provide optical goods and eyeglasses. We have 9+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 8044 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 8044 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on health spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 8044 programmatically?
You can access MCC 8044 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.