Under the Alpha Card usage rules, transactions with merchants in the following MCC categories are currently not supported. Please avoid using your Alpha Card to make payments or conduct transactions with merchants in these categories to prevent transaction failures.
Merchant categories are generally determined by the MCC submitted with the transaction. As a result, a merchant may fall into one of these categories even if the merchant's name, products, or services do not exactly match the descriptions below. If you need to complete such transactions, we recommend using an alternative payment method.
| MCC | Type |
| 4829 | Money Transfer |
| 6010 | Financial Institutions, Manual Cash Disbursements |
| 6051 | Non-Financial Institutions – Foreign Currency, Money Orders, Travelers Cheques, Debt Repayment |
| 7800 | Government Owned Lotteries |
| 7801 | Internet Gambling |
| 7802 | Government Licensed Horse/Dog Racing |
| 7995 | Betting, including Lottery Tickets, Casino Gaming Chips, Off-Track Betting |
| 9754 | Horse racing, dog racing and non-sport internet gaming |
| 7322 | Debt Collection Agency |
| 6012 | Financial institutions – merchandise, services and debt repayments |
| 7273 | Dating services |
| 9406 | Government-owned lottery (specific countries) |
| 6011 | Financial Institutions, Automated Cash Disbursements |
| 6540 | POI funding transactions – stored value card purchase/loads |
| 9223 | Bail and Bond Payments |
| 5541 | Service Stations (With or without Ancillary Services) |
| 5542 | Automated fuel dispensers |
| 6211 | Securities Brokers and Dealers, including stockbrokers, investment bankers, and mutual fund representatives |
| 7297 | Massage Establishments |
| 5944 | Jewelry, Watch, Clock, and Silverware Stores |
| 5816 | Digital Goods - Games |
| 5691 | Men's and Women's Clothing Stores |
| 5651 | Family Clothing Stores |
| 5399 | Miscellaneous General Merchandise |
| 5814 | Fast Food Restaurants |
| 5999 | Miscellaneous and Specialty Retail Stores |
| 5311 | Department Stores |
| 5813 | Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) – Bars, Taverns, Nightclubs |
| 8299 | Schools and Educational Services Not Elsewhere Classified |
| 7299 | Miscellaneous Personal Services Not Elsewhere Classified |
| 5499 | Miscellaneous Food Stores – Convenience and Specialty Markets |
| 5712 | Furniture, Home Furnishings, and Equipment Stores (except Appliances) |
| 7333 | Commercial Photography, Art and Graphics |
| 8999 | Professional Services Not Elsewhere Classified |
| 5977 | Cosmetic Stores |
| 5621 | Women's Ready-to-Wear Stores |
| 5722 | Household Appliance Stores |
| 5912 | Drug Stores and Pharmacies |
| 6513 | Real Estate Agents and Managers – Rentals |
| 4900 | Utilities – Electric, Gas, Heating Oil, Sanitary, Water |
| 5699 | Miscellaneous Apparel and Accessory Shops |
| 5941 | Sporting Goods Stores |
| 5331 | Variety Stores |
| 6300 | Insurance Sales, Underwriting, and Premiums |
| 5945 | Hobby, Toy, and Game Shops |
| 5309 | Duty Free Stores |
| 7922 | Theatrical Producers (Except Motion Pictures), Ticket Agencies |
| 7393 | Protective and Security Services |
| 5551 | Boat Dealers |
| 7230 | Barber and Beauty Shops |
| 7392 | Management, Consulting, and Public Relations Services |
| 5655 | Sports Apparel and Riding Apparel Stores |
| 5661 | Shoe Stores |
| 4899 | Cable, Satellite, and Other Pay Television and Radio Services |
| 7298 | Health and Beauty Shops |
| 5921 | Package Stores – Beer, Wine, and Liquor |
| 5815 | Digital Goods: Books, Movies, Music |
| 8099 | Health Practitioners – Not Elsewhere Classified |
| 5211 | Building Materials and Lumber Stores |
| 7997 | Membership Clubs (Sports, Recreation, Athletic) |
| 5611 | Men's and Boy's Clothing and Accessories Stores |
| 5262 | Lawn and Garden Supply Stores |
| 8011 | Doctors and Physicians |
| 5533 | Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores |
| 5947 | Gift, Card, Novelty, and Souvenir Shops |
| 8062 | Medical Laboratories |
| 5511 | Car and Truck Dealers (New and Used) |
| 7999 | Recreation Services – Not Elsewhere Classified |
| 8043 | Opticians, Optical Goods, and Eyewear |
| 7996 | Amusement Parks, Circuses, Carnivals |
| 7523 | Automobile Parking Lots and Garages |
| 7991 | Tourist Attractions and Exhibits |
| 7538 | Automotive Service Shops |
| 4789 | Transportation Services – Not Elsewhere Classified |
| 5719 | Miscellaneous Home Furnishing Specialty Stores |
| 5733 | Music Stores – Musical Instruments, Pianos, Sheet Music |
| 5993 | Cigar Stores and Stands |
| 5310 | Discount Stores |
| 5967 | Direct Marketing – Inbound Teleservices |
| 5992 | Florists |
| 5641 | Children's and Infants' Wear Stores |
| 8220 | Colleges, Universities, Professional Schools |
| 8699 | Membership Organizations – Not Elsewhere Classified |
| 7832 | Motion Picture Theaters |
| 8211 | Elementary and Secondary Schools |
| 5462 | Bakeries |
| 8021 | Dentists |
| 5995 | Pet Shops, Pet Foods, and Supplies Stores |
| 5631 | Women's Accessory and Specialty Shops |
| 4214 | Motor Freight Carriers, Trucking, Moving & Storage |
| 9402 | Government Postal Services |
| 5931 | Used Merchandise and Secondhand Stores |
| 5300 | Wholesale Clubs |
| 0742 | Veterinary Services |
| 5948 | Leather Goods Stores |
| 5441 | Candy, Nut, and Confectionery Stores |
| 5251 | Hardware Stores |
| 5094 | Precious Stones and Metals, Watches and Jewelry |
| 5192 | Books, Periodicals, and Newspapers |
| 8398 | Charitable and Social Service Organizations |
| 5940 | Bicycle Shops – Sales and Service |
| 1711 | Heating, Plumbing, and Air Conditioning Contractors |
| 8651 | Political Organizations |