MCC 8299
Educational Services
MCC Code
8299
Category
Education
Known Merchants
20+
Merchants Using MCC 8299
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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Related MCC Codes in Education
MCC 8299 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide educational services. This code falls under the Education category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 8299 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Educational Services"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 8299 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 8299 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 8299?
MCC 8299 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Educational Services". This code falls under the Education category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 8299?
Businesses classified under MCC 8299 typically include those that provide educational services. We have 20+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 8299 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 8299 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 8299 programmatically?
You can access MCC 8299 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.