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7261

MCC 7261: Funeral Service and Crematories — Credit Card Bonus Rates

Also classified as:
Visa: “Funeral Service and Crematories”
MC: “Funeral Service and Crematories”
Quick Answer

MCC 7261 covers FUNERAL SERVICE AND CREMATORIES 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.

Businesses like Chapel of the Chimes and Dignity Memorial use MCC 7261. Purchases for funeral arrangements, cremation services, and memorial events are coded here.

Common Confusion

Cardholders often误以为与葬礼相关的餐饮和住宿费用也会计入MCC 7261,实际上这些开销会被分类到其他类别。

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 7216Dry Cleaners 7217Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MCC code 7261? +

MCC 7261 stands for Funeral Service and Crematories. 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 7261? +

Merchants classified under MCC 7261 (Funeral Service and Crematories) 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 7261 merchants? +

MCC 7261 (Funeral Service and Crematories) 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 7261 merchants? +

Currently, no credit cards in our database have a dedicated bonus category for MCC 7261 (Funeral Service and Crematories). 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 7261? +

MCC 7261 is assigned to businesses providing funeral service and crematories services. While this is a less common merchant category, any purchase that posts with code 7261 will be classified as 'Funeral Service and Crematories' by your card issuer, which determines whether lodging category bonuses apply to that transaction.

What is the difference between MCC 7261 and MCC 7011? +

MCC 7261 (Funeral Service and Crematories) 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 7261 is used for funeral service and crematories 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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