MCC 8049
Podiatrists, Chiropodists
MCC Code
8049
Category
Health
Known Merchants
2+
Merchants Using MCC 8049
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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MCC 8049 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide podiatrists, chiropodists. This code falls under the Health category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 8049 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Podiatrists, Chiropodists"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 8049 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 8049 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 8049?
MCC 8049 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Podiatrists, Chiropodists". This code falls under the Health category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 8049?
Businesses classified under MCC 8049 typically include those that provide podiatrists, chiropodists. We have 2+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 8049 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 8049 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 8049 programmatically?
You can access MCC 8049 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.