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7216

MCC 7216: Dry Cleaners — Credit Card Bonus Rates

Also classified as:
Visa: “Dry Cleaners”
MC: “Dry Cleaners”
Quick Answer

MCC 7216 covers DRY CLEANERS merchants, classified under lodging. To maximize rewards at these businesses, look for credit cards with broad spending bonuses or lodging category multipliers. MCC Lookup Tool to find which cards earn bonus rewards here.

Dry Cleaners like The Laundry Basket, Clean & Press, and Spotless Dry Clean use MCC 7216. Specific purchases include dry cleaning services, alterations, and laundry pickup/drop-off fees.

Common Confusion

Cardholders often think car washes or laundromats fall under this code; they don't. Only professional dry-cleaning businesses fit here.

Related MCC Codes

7011Lodging – Hotels, Motels, Resorts, Central Reservation Services (not elsewhere classified) 7012Timeshares 7032Sporting and Recreational Camps 7033Trailer Parks and Camp Grounds 7210Laundry, Cleaning, and Garment Services 7211Laundry – Family and Commercial 7217Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning 7221Photographic Studios

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MCC code 7216? +

MCC 7216 stands for Dry Cleaners. It is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used by payment networks to classify businesses in the lodging category.

What types of businesses use MCC 7216? +

Merchants classified under MCC 7216 (Dry Cleaners) operate in the lodging sector. Card networks assign this code during merchant onboarding based on the primary business activity.

Which credit cards earn bonus rewards at MCC 7216 merchants? +

MCC 7216 (Dry Cleaners) is not currently a dedicated bonus category for most major credit cards. For lodging spending at these merchants, a flat-rate rewards card (1.5–2% on all purchases) is typically your most reliable option. Use our MCC Lookup Tool to find the best card for any specific merchant.

How many credit cards earn bonus rewards at MCC 7216 merchants? +

Currently, no credit cards in our database have a dedicated bonus category for MCC 7216 (Dry Cleaners). Most purchases posting with this code will earn base rewards (typically 1–1.5x on everyday cards). A flat-rate cashback card is the most predictable choice for lodging spending.

What merchants are classified under MCC 7216? +

MCC 7216 is assigned to businesses providing dry cleaners services. While this is a less common merchant category, any purchase that posts with code 7216 will be classified as 'Dry Cleaners' by your card issuer, which determines whether lodging category bonuses apply to that transaction.

What is the difference between MCC 7216 and MCC 7011? +

MCC 7216 (Dry Cleaners) and MCC 7011 (Lodging – Hotels, Motels, Resorts, Central Reservation Services (not elsewhere classified)) are both in the lodging category but cover distinct merchant types. MCC 7216 is used for dry cleaners businesses, while MCC 7011 is assigned to lodging – hotels, motels, resorts, central reservation services (not elsewhere classified) merchants. Both may qualify for the same bonus category on your card — check your card's terms or use our MCC Lookup Tool to confirm.

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