MCC 4829: Wire Transfers and Money Orders
Merchant category code 4829 · Utilities & telecom
MCC
4829Description
Wire Transfers and Money Orders
Group
Utilities & telecom
Risk
often treated as high-risk — acquirers may require extra checks, reserves or refuse onboarding; some issuers block these transactions.
The MCC can affect cashback categories, card limits and blocks, interchange fees and risk monitoring. Exact rules depend on the bank and card network.
Nearby codes
4812 · Telecommunication Equipment and Telephon 4814 · Telecommunication Services (incl. prepai 4816 · Computer Network / Information Services 4821 · Telegraph Services 4899 · Cable, Satellite and Other Pay Televisio 4900 · Utilities — Electric, Gas, Water, Sanita 5013 · Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts 5021 · Office and Commercial Furniture