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MCC 6051: Non-Financial Institutions — Foreign Currency, Money Orders, Travelers' Cheques, Cryptocurrency
Merchant category code 6051 · Miscellaneous stores & personal services
MCC
6051Description
Non-Financial Institutions — Foreign Currency, Money Orders, Travelers' Cheques, Cryptocurrency
Group
Miscellaneous stores & personal services
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
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