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    Child Care Services

    MCC 8351

    Child Care Services and Day Care Centers

    MCC Code

    8351

    Category

    Child Care Services

    Known Merchants

    0+

    API Access

    Fetch this MCC code programmatically:

    GET /api/v2.1/mcc-codes/8351
    curl -X GET "https://mccexplorer.com/api/v2.1/mcc-codes/8351?include=merchants" \
      -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"
    What is MCC 8351?

    MCC 8351 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide child care services and day care centers. This code falls under the Child Care Services category.

    How is MCC 8351 Used?

    Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 8351 to:

    • Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Child Care Services and Day Care Centers"
    • Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
    • Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
    • Power fraud detection systems
    Using MCC 8351 in Your Application

    Developers can access MCC 8351 data through our REST API. Use our merchant lookup feature to automatically categorize transactions or build financial tools that require merchant classification.

    MCC 8351 and Credit Card Rewards

    Credit card rewards programs use MCC codes to determine which purchases qualify for bonus categories. If your credit card offers enhanced rewards on child care services spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 8351 may qualify.

    Common cards that may offer bonuses on child care services 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.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is MCC code 8351?

    MCC 8351 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Child Care Services and Day Care Centers". This code falls under the Child Care Services category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.

    What types of businesses use MCC 8351?

    Businesses classified under MCC 8351 typically include those that provide child care services and day care centers. We have 0+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.

    Does MCC 8351 qualify for credit card rewards?

    Whether MCC 8351 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on child care services spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.

    How can I look up MCC 8351 programmatically?

    You can access MCC 8351 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.

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