MCC 9222
Examples: Parking tickets, traffic violations, administrative penalties
MCC Code
9222
Category
Fines
Known Merchants
3+
Merchants Using MCC 9222
API Access
MCC 9222 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide examples: parking tickets, traffic violations, administrative penalties. This code falls under the Fines category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 9222 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Examples: Parking tickets, traffic violations, administrative penalties"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 9222 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 fines spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 9222 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on fines 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 9222?
MCC 9222 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Examples: Parking tickets, traffic violations, administrative penalties". This code falls under the Fines category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 9222?
Businesses classified under MCC 9222 typically include those that provide examples: parking tickets, traffic violations, administrative penalties. We have 3+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 9222 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 9222 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on fines spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 9222 programmatically?
You can access MCC 9222 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.