MCC 8211
Elementary and Secondary Schools
MCC Code
8211
Category
Education
Known Merchants
10+
Merchants Using MCC 8211
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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Related MCC Codes in Education
MCC 8211 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide elementary and secondary schools. This code falls under the Education category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 8211 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Elementary and Secondary Schools"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 8211 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 education spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 8211 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on education 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 8211?
MCC 8211 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Elementary and Secondary Schools". This code falls under the Education category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 8211?
Businesses classified under MCC 8211 typically include those that provide elementary and secondary schools. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 8211 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 8211 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on education spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 8211 programmatically?
You can access MCC 8211 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.