MCC 8661
Religious Organizations and Churches
MCC Code
8661
Category
Religious Organizations
Known Merchants
0+
API Access
MCC 8661 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide religious organizations and churches. This code falls under the Religious Organizations category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 8661 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Religious Organizations and Churches"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 8661 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 religious organizations spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 8661 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on religious organizations 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 8661?
MCC 8661 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Religious Organizations and Churches". This code falls under the Religious Organizations category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 8661?
Businesses classified under MCC 8661 typically include those that provide religious organizations and churches. We have 0+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 8661 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 8661 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on religious organizations spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 8661 programmatically?
You can access MCC 8661 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.