--- title: What types of merchants fall under the Merchant Category Restrictions? description: Please view the table below for the available merchants under each categories. --- [![company logo](https://support.aspireapp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Aspire%20Logo%20202011.png?height=120&name=Aspire%20Logo%20202011.png)](https://aspireapp.com/) [Aspire FAQs](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq) - [Go to Aspireapp](https://aspireapp.com) - - [Bahasa Indonesia](https://support.aspireapp.com/id/migrated/faq/jenis-merchants-apa-saja-yang-termasuk-dalam-merchants-category-restrictions) - [简体中文](https://support.aspireapp.com/zh-cn/migrated/faq/卡/普通卡信息) General Card Information - [Incorporation](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/incorporation) - [Account Opening](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/account-opening) - [About Us](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/account-opening#about-us) - [Account Opening & Eligibility](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/account-opening#account-opening-eligibility) - 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[IDR Account](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/idr-account) - [All about IDR Account](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/idr-account#all-about-idr-account) - [Managing IDR Account](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/idr-account#managing-idr-account) - [Send Money](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/idr-account#send-money) - [Receive Money](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/idr-account#receive-money) - [EUR Account](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/eur-account) - [Eligibility](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/eur-account#eligibility) - [About your Aspire EUR Account](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/eur-account#about-your-aspire-eur-account) - [Send Money](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/eur-account#send-money) - [Receive Money](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/eur-account#receive-money) - [GBP Account](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/gbp-account) - [Eligibility](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/gbp-account#eligibility) - [About your Aspire GBP Account](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/gbp-account#about-your-aspire-gbp-account) - [Send Money](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/gbp-account#send-money) - [Receive Money](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/gbp-account#receive-money) - [Cards](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/cards) - [General Card Information](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/cards#general-card-information) - [Physical Card](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/cards#physical-card) - [Advance Cards](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/cards#advance-cards) - [Debit Cards](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/cards#debit-cards) - [Spend Management](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/spend-management) - [Budgets](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/spend-management#budgets) - [Claims](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/spend-management#claims) - [Bills](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/spend-management#bills) - [Revenue Management](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/revenue-management) - [General](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/revenue-management#general) - [Invoices](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/revenue-management#invoices) - [Payment Link](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/revenue-management#payment-link) - [Payment Gateway](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/revenue-management#payment-gateway) - [Accounting Integrations](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/accounting-integrations) - [Xero](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/accounting-integrations#xero) - [NetSuite](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/accounting-integrations#netsuite) - [QuickBooks](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/accounting-integrations#quickbooks) - [Jurnal](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/accounting-integrations#jurnal) - [Accurate](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/accounting-integrations#accurate) - [Export Data](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/accounting-integrations#export-data) - [Category Management](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/accounting-integrations#category-management) - [SAP Business One](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/accounting-integrations#sap-business-one) - [Zoho Expense](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/accounting-integrations#zoho-expense) - [Payment Platforms](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/payment-platforms) - [Stripe](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/payment-platforms#stripe) - [PayPal](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/payment-platforms#paypal) - [Shopify](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/payment-platforms#shopify) - [Apple App Store](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/payment-platforms#apple-app-store) - [Qoo10](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/payment-platforms#qoo10) - [Lazada](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/payment-platforms#lazada) - [Shopee](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/payment-platforms#shopee) - [Etsy](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/payment-platforms#etsy) - [Subscription Plan](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/subscription-plan) - [Services & Value](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/subscription-plan#services-value) - [Billing](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/subscription-plan#billing) - [Safety and Security](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/safety-and-security) - [Funds Safety](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/safety-and-security#funds-safety) - [Security and Fraud Controls](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/safety-and-security#security-and-fraud-controls) - [Other Queries](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/safety-and-security#other-queries) - [Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/safety-and-security#personal-data-protection-act-pdpa) - [Others](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/others) - [Google Work Space](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/google-work-space) - [Common FAQs for set up in Google Workspace Portal](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/google-work-space#common-faqs-for-set-up-in-google-workspace-portal) - 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General Card Information - [Incorporation](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/incorporation) - [Account Opening](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/account-opening) - [About Us](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/account-opening#about-us) - [Account Opening & Eligibility](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/account-opening#account-opening-eligibility) - [Other FAQs](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/account-opening#other-faqs) - [Account Management](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/account-management) - [Multi-User Access](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/account-management#multi-user-access) - [Approval Policy](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/account-management#approval-policy) - [Notification Settings](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/account-management#notification-settings) - [Account Details](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/account-management#account-details) - [Account Closure](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/account-management#account-closure) - [Account Analytics](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/account-management#account-analytics) - [Receipt Management](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/receipt-management) - [SGD Account](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/sgd-account) - [General](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/sgd-account#general) - [Send Locally](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/sgd-account#send-locally) - [Receive Locally](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/sgd-account#receive-locally) - [Send & Receive PayNow Locally](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/sgd-account#send-receive-paynow-locally) - [Send Internationally](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/sgd-account#send-internationally) - [Receive Internationally](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/sgd-account#receive-internationally) - [USD Account](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/usd-account) - [Eligibility](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/usd-account#eligibility) - [Managing your Aspire USD Account](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/usd-account#managing-your-aspire-usd-account) - [Send Money](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/usd-account#send-money) - [Receive Money](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/usd-account#receive-money) - [About your Aspire USD Account](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/usd-account#about-your-aspire-usd-account) - [IDR Account](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/idr-account) - [All about IDR Account](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/idr-account#all-about-idr-account) - [Managing IDR Account](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/idr-account#managing-idr-account) - [Send Money](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/idr-account#send-money) - [Receive Money](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/idr-account#receive-money) - [EUR Account](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/eur-account) - [Eligibility](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/eur-account#eligibility) - [About your Aspire EUR Account](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/eur-account#about-your-aspire-eur-account) - [Send Money](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/eur-account#send-money) - [Receive Money](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/eur-account#receive-money) - [GBP Account](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/gbp-account) - [Eligibility](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/gbp-account#eligibility) - [About your Aspire GBP Account](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/gbp-account#about-your-aspire-gbp-account) - [Send Money](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/gbp-account#send-money) - [Receive Money](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/gbp-account#receive-money) - [Cards](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/cards) - [General Card Information](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/cards#general-card-information) - [Physical Card](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/cards#physical-card) - [Advance Cards](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/cards#advance-cards) - [Debit Cards](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/cards#debit-cards) - [Spend Management](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/spend-management) - [Budgets](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/spend-management#budgets) - [Claims](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/spend-management#claims) - [Bills](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/spend-management#bills) - [Revenue Management](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/revenue-management) - [General](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/revenue-management#general) - [Invoices](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/revenue-management#invoices) - [Payment Link](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/revenue-management#payment-link) - [Payment Gateway](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/revenue-management#payment-gateway) - [Accounting Integrations](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/accounting-integrations) - [Xero](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/accounting-integrations#xero) - [NetSuite](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/accounting-integrations#netsuite) - [QuickBooks](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/accounting-integrations#quickbooks) - [Jurnal](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/accounting-integrations#jurnal) - [Accurate](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/accounting-integrations#accurate) - [Export Data](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/accounting-integrations#export-data) - [Category Management](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/accounting-integrations#category-management) - [SAP Business One](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/accounting-integrations#sap-business-one) - [Zoho Expense](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/accounting-integrations#zoho-expense) - [Payment Platforms](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/payment-platforms) - [Stripe](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/payment-platforms#stripe) - [PayPal](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/payment-platforms#paypal) - [Shopify](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/payment-platforms#shopify) - [Apple App Store](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/payment-platforms#apple-app-store) - [Qoo10](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/payment-platforms#qoo10) - [Lazada](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/payment-platforms#lazada) - [Shopee](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/payment-platforms#shopee) - [Etsy](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/payment-platforms#etsy) - [Subscription Plan](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/subscription-plan) - [Services & Value](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/subscription-plan#services-value) - [Billing](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/subscription-plan#billing) - [Safety and Security](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/safety-and-security) - [Funds Safety](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/safety-and-security#funds-safety) - [Security and Fraud Controls](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/safety-and-security#security-and-fraud-controls) - [Other Queries](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/safety-and-security#other-queries) - [Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/safety-and-security#personal-data-protection-act-pdpa) - [Others](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/others) - [Google Work Space](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/google-work-space) - [Common FAQs for set up in Google Workspace Portal](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/google-work-space#common-faqs-for-set-up-in-google-workspace-portal) - [Initial Activation](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/google-work-space#initial-activation) - [Setting Up](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/google-work-space#setting-up) - [Admin & Storage](https://support.aspireapp.com/migrated/faq/google-work-space#admin-storage) # What types of merchants fall under the Merchant Category Restrictions? **Note:** The following categories are applicable to the [Merchant Category Restriction](https://support.aspireapp.com/faq/how-to-set-a-merchant-lock-for-my-aspire-card#SetLock) feature under Cards. Please view the table below for the available merchants under each category:  | **Category Name** | **Description** | | --- | --- | | **Marketing** | - Direct Marketing - Catalog Merchant - Direct Marketing - Combination Catalog and Retail Merchant - Direct Marketing - Outbound Telemarketing Merchant - Direct Marketing - Inbound Teleservices Merchant - Direct Marketing - Continuity/subscription Merchant - Direct Marketing - Other Direct Marketers (Not Elsewhere Classified) - Direct Marketing - Travel-related Arrangement Services - Direct Marketing - Insurance Services - Advertising Services | | **Airlines** | - MCC specific to airline companies - Airlines and Air Carriers (Not Elsewhere Classified) - Airports, Flying Fields, and Airport Terminals | | **Alcohol and Bars** | - Drinking Places - Bars, Taverns, Nightclubs, Cocktail Lounges, and Discotheques - Package Stores - Beer, Wine, and Liquor | | **Books and Newspapers** | - Miscellaneous Publishing and Printing - Books, Periodicals and Newspapers - Book Stores - News Dealers and Newsstands - Quick Copy, Reproduction,and Blueprinting Services | | **Car Rental** | - MCC specific to car rental companies - Car Rental Agencies (Not Elsewhere Classified) - Truck and Utility Trailer Rentals - Motor Home and Recreational Vehicle Rentals | | **Charities** | - Charitable Social Service Organizations | | **Clothing** | - Men's, Women's, and Children's Uniforms and Commercial Clothing - Commercial Footwear - Department Stores - Men's and Boys' Clothing and Accessories Stores - Women's Ready-To-Wear Stores - Women's Accessory and Specialty Shops - Children's and Infants' Wear Stores - Family Clothing Stores - Sports and Riding Apparel Stores - Shoe Stores - Furriers and Fur Shops - Men's and Women's Clothing Stores - Tailors, Seamstresses, Mending, and Alterations - Wig and Toupee Stores - Miscellaneous Apparel and Accessory Shops - Used Merchandise and Secondhand Stores - Clothing Rental - Costumes, Uniforms, Formal Wear | | **Clubs and Memberships** | - Sporting and Recreational Camps - Commercial Sports, Professional Sports Clubs, Athletic Fields, and Sports Promoters - Public Golf Courses - Membership Clubs (sports, Recreation, Athletic), Country Clubs, and Private Golf Courses - Civic, Social, and Fraternal Associations - Automobile Associations - Membership Organizations (Not Elsewhere Classified) | | **Contractors** | - General Contractors - Residential and Commercial - Heating, Plumbing, and Air Conditioning Contractors - Electrical Contractors - Masonry, Stonework, Tile Setting, Plastering and Insulation Contractors - Carpentry Contractors - Roofing, Siding, and Sheet Metal Work Contractors - Concrete Work Contractors - Special Trade Contractors (Not Elsewhere Classified) - Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies - Metal Service Centers and Offices - Swimming Pools - Sales and Service - Real Estate Agents and Managers | | **Construction Materials** | - Construction Materials (Not Elsewhere Classified) - Commercial Equipment (Not Elsewhere Classified) - Electrical Parts and Equipment - Hardware, Equipment and Supplies - Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies - Industrial Supplies (Not Elsewhere Classified) - Paints, Varnishes and Supplies - Home Supply Warehouse Stores - Lumber and Building Materials Stores - Glass, Paint, and Wallpaper Stores - Hardware Stores - Chemicals and Allied Products (Not Elsewhere Classified) | | **Dealerships** | - Mobile Home Dealers - Car and Truck Dealers (new and Used) Sales, Service, Repairs, Parts, and Leasing - Car and Truck Dealers (used Only) Sales, Service, Repairs, Parts, and Leasing - Boat Dealers - Camper, Recreational and Utility Trailer Dealers - Motorcycle Shops and Dealers - Motor Homes Dealers - Snowmobile Dealers - Miscellaneous Automotive, Aircraft, and Farm Equipment Dealers (Not Elsewhere Classified) - Security Brokers/Dealers | | **Education** | - Elementary and Secondary Schools - Colleges, Universities, Professional Schools, and Junior Colleges - Correspondence Schools - Business and Secretarial Schools - Vocational and Trade Schools - Schools and Educational Services (Not Elsewhere Classified) | | **Electronics** | - Electronics Stores - Electric Razor Stores - Sales and Service - Electronics Repair Shops - Video Amusement Game Supplies | | **Entertainment** | - Motion Picture Theaters - DVD/Video Tape Rental Stores - Dance Halls, Studios and Schools - Ticket Agencies and Theatrical Producers (except Motion Pictures) - Bands, Orchestras, and Miscellaneous Entertainers (Not Elsewhere Classified) - Billiard and Pool Establishments - Bowling Alleys - Video Game Arcades/Establishments - Recreation Services (Not Elsewhere Classified) - Trailer Parks and Campgrounds - Motion Picture and Video Tape Production and Distribution | | **Financial Institutions** | - Money Transfer - Financial Institutions - Manual Cash Disbursements - Financial Institutions - Automated Cash Disbursements - Financial Institutions - Merchandise, Services, and Debt Repayment - Non-financial Institutions - Foreign Currency, Non-fiat Currency (e.g., Cryptocurrency), Money Orders (Not Money) - Non-financial Institutions - Stored Value Card Purchase/Load - Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies | | **Fines** | - Fines | | **Courier Services** | - Courier Services - Air and Ground, and Freight Forwarders - Postal Services – Government Only | | **Fuel and Gas** | - Petroleum and Petroleum Products - Service Stations (with Or Without Ancillary Services) - Automated Fuel Dispensers - Electric Vehicle Charging - Fuel Dealers - Fuel Oil, Wood, Coal, and Liquefied Petroleum | | **Gambling** | - Government-Owned Lotteries (U.S. Region Only) - Government Licensed Online Casinos (U.S. Region Only) - Government Licensed Horse/Dog Racing (U.S. Region Only) - Betting, Including Lottery Tickets, Casino Gaming Chips, Off-track Betting, Wagers At Race Tracks and Games of Chance To Win Prizes of Monetary Value - Government-owned Lotteries (non-U.S. Region) | | **General Merchandise** | - Durable Goods (Not Elsewhere Classified) - Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods - Nondurable Goods (Not Elsewhere Classified) - Duty Free Stores - Discount Stores - Variety Stores - Miscellaneous General Merchandise - Digital Goods - Large Digital Goods Merchant - Camera and Photographic Supply Stores - Sewing, Needlework, Fabric and Piece Goods Stores - Door-to-door Sales - Artist's Supply and Craft Shops - Miscellaneous and Specialty Retail Shops - Luggage and Leather Goods Stores - Antique Shops - Sales, Repairs, and Restoration Services - Pawn Shops - Wrecking and Salvage Yards 5937: Antique Reproductions - Gift, Card, Novelty and Souvenir Shops - Glassware/Crystal Stores - Stamp and Coin Stores - Typewriter Stores - Sales, Rentals, and Service | | **Government Services** | - Government Services (Not Elsewhere Classified) - U.S. Federal Government Agencies Or Departments | | **Home Furnishings** | - Furniture, Home Furnishings, and Equipment Stores, Except Appliances - Floor Covering Stores - Drapery, Window Covering, and Upholstery Stores - Fireplace, Fireplace Screens and Accessories Stores - Miscellaneous Home Furnishing Specialty Stores - Household Appliance Stores - Equipment, Tool, Furniture, and Appliance Rental and Leasing - Furniture - Reupholstery, Repair, and Refinishing - Welding Services | | **Hotels and Lodging** | - MCC specific to hotel companies - Lodging – Hotels, Motels, Resorts, Central Reservation Services (Not Elsewhere Classified) - Timeshares | | **Insurance** | - Insurance Sales, Underwriting, and Premiums | | **Internet and Phone** | - Telecommunication Equipment and Telephone Sales - Telecommunication Services, Including Local and Long Distance Calls, Credit Card Calls, Calls Through Use of Magnetic-Stripe-Reading Telephones - Computer Network/information Services - Telegraph Services | | **Intra Company Purchases** | - Intra-Company Purchases | | **Jewelry** | - Precious Stones and Metals, Watches and Jewelry - Women's Accessory and Specialty Shops - Jewelry Stores, Watches, Clocks, and Silverware Stores - Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repair | | **Agricultural Co-operatives** | - Agricultural Co-operatives - Public Warehousing and Storage – Farm Products, Refrigerated,Goods, Household Goods, and Storage | | **Landscaping & Horticulture services** | - Landscaping and Horticultural Services - Nurseries and Lawn and Garden Supply Stores - Florist Supplies, Nursery Stock and Flowers - Florists | | **Legal Services** | - Legal Services and Attorneys - Court Costs, Including Alimony and Child Support - Bail and Bond Payments | | **Mechanics and Auto Supplies** | - Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts - Automotive Tire Stores - Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores - Automotive Body Repair Shops - Tire Retreading and Repair Shops - Automotive Paint Shops - Automotive Service Shops (Non-Dealer) - Car Washes | | **Medical** | - Ambulance Services - Medical, Dental, Ophthalmic and Hospital Equipment and Supplies - Drugs, Drug Proprietaries, and Druggist Sundries - Drug Stores and Pharmacies - Hearing Aids - Sales, Service, and Supply - Orthopedic Goods - Prosthetic Devices - Cosmetic Stores - Cigar Stores and Stands - Health and Beauty Spas - Doctors and Physicians (Not Elsewhere Classified) - Dentists and Orthodontists - Osteopaths - Chiropractors - Optometrists and Ophthalmologists - Opticians, Optical Goods, and Eyeglasses - Podiatrists and Chiropodists - Nursing and Personal Care Facilities - Hospitals - Medical and Dental Laboratories - Medical Services and Health Practitioners (Not Elsewhere Classified) - Testing Laboratories (Non-Medical Testing) - Emergency Services (GCAS) | | **Music and Instruments** | - Music Stores - Musical Instruments, Pianos, and Sheet Music - Record Stores | | **Office Supplies** | - Office and Commercial Furniture - Photographic, Photocopy, Microfilm Equipment and Supplies - Stationery, Office Supplies, Printing and Writing Paper - Stationery Stores, Office and School Supply Stores | | **Parking** | - Parking Lots, Parking Meters and Garages | | **Veterinary Services** | - Veterinary Services - Pet Shops, Pet Foods and Supplies Stores | | **Political Organizations** | - Political Organizations | | **Professional Services** | - Typesetting, Plate Making and Related Services - Specialty Cleaning, Polishing and Sanitation Preparations - Laundry, Cleaning, and Garment Services - Laundries - Family and Commercial - Dry Cleaners - Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning - Photographic Studio - Beauty and Barber Shops - Shoe Repair Shops, Shoe Shine Parlors, and Hat Cleaning Shops - Funeral Services and Crematories - Counseling Services - Debt, Marriage, and Personal - Buying and Shopping Services and Clubs - Massage Parlors - Miscellaneous Personal Services (Not Elsewhere Classified) - Commercial Photography, Art, and Graphics - Stenographic and Secretarial Support - Exterminating and Disinfecting Services - Cleaning, Maintenance, and Janitorial Services - Employment Agencies and Temporary Help Services - Information Retrieval Services - Computer Maintenance, Repair and Services (Not Elsewhere Classified) - Management, Consulting, and Public Relations Services - Detective Agencies, Protective Services, and Security Services, Including Armored Cars, and Guard Dogs - Photofinishing Laboratories and Photo Developing - Business Services (Not Elsewhere Classified) - Towing Services - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Repair Shops - Electrical and Small Appliance Repair Shops - Miscellaneous Repair Shops and Related Services - Child Care Services - Architectural, Engineering, and Surveying Services - Cable, Satellite and Other Pay Television/Radio/Streaming Services - Professional Services (Not Elsewhere Classified) | | **Religious Organizations** | - Religious Goods Stores - Religious Organizations | | **Restaurants** | - Bakeries - Caterers - Eating Places and Restaurants - Fast Food Restaurants | | **SaaS/Software** | - Computers and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software - Computer Software Stores - Digital Goods - Games - Digital Goods - Applications (excludes Games) - Digital Goods Media - Books, Movies, Digital Artwork/images, Music - Dating Services - Computer Programming, Data Processing, and Integrated Systems Design Services | | **Sporting Good Stores** | - Bicycle Shops - Sales and Service - Sporting Goods Stores - Hobby, Toy, and Game Shops - Tent and Awning Shops | | **Supermarkets and Grocery Stores** | - Marketplaces - Wholesale Clubs - Grocery Stores and Supermarkets - Freezer and Locker Meat Provisioners - Candy, Nut, and Confectionery Stores - Dairy Products Stores - Miscellaneous Food Stores - Convenience Stores and Specialty Markets | | **Taxes & Accounting** | - Tax Preparation Services - Accounting, Auditing, and Bookkeeping Services - Tax Payments | | **Tours, Museums, Amusement and Travel Agencies** | - Travel Agencies and Tour Operators - Package Tour Operators - Germany Only - Art Dealers and Galleries - Tourist Attractions and Exhibits - Amusement Parks, Circuses, Carnivals, and Fortune Tellers - Aquariums, Seaquariums, Dolphinariums, and Zoos | | **Transportation Services** | - Railroads - Local and Suburban Commuter Passenger Transportation, Including Ferries - Passenger Railways - Bus Lines - Marinas, Marine Service, and Supplies - Taxicabs and Limousines - Steamship and Cruise Lines - Boat Rentals and Leasing - Tolls and Bridge Fees - Transportation Services (Not Elsewhere Classified) - Motor Freight Carriers and Trucking - Local and Long Distance, Moving and Storage Companies, and Local Delivery | | **Utilities** | - Utilities - Electric, Gas, Water, and Sanitary |   **Questions? **Please log in to the app and reach out in the chat at the bottom right corner of the screen. --- **Suggestions? **Let us know [here](https://share.hsforms.com/1X4gc3uK1RQmgwTGVnQJg0Qclt5p?referring_page_website_from_form=What%20type%20of%20merchants%20fall%20under%20the%20Merchant%20category%20restrictions?). 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