MCC 9399 covers GOVERNMENT SERVICES ( NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED) merchants, classified under government. To maximize rewards at these businesses, look for credit cards with broad spending bonuses or government category multipliers. MCC Lookup Tool to find which cards earn bonus rewards here.
Examples include local city halls, state DMVs, and federal agencies. Purchases like equipment for public safety or supplies for parks fall under this code.
Cardholders often think all government buildings use the same MCC but they vary based on specific services offered.
MCC 9399 stands for Government Services ( Not Elsewhere Classified). It is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used by payment networks to classify businesses in the government category.
Merchants classified under MCC 9399 (Government Services ( Not Elsewhere Classified)) operate in the government sector. Card networks assign this code during merchant onboarding based on the primary business activity.
MCC 9399 (Government Services ( Not Elsewhere Classified)) is not currently a dedicated bonus category for most major credit cards. For government 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.
Currently, no credit cards in our database have a dedicated bonus category for MCC 9399 (Government Services ( Not Elsewhere Classified)). 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 government spending.
MCC 9399 is assigned to businesses providing government services ( not elsewhere classified) services. While this is a less common merchant category, any purchase that posts with code 9399 will be classified as 'Government Services ( Not Elsewhere Classified)' by your card issuer, which determines whether government category bonuses apply to that transaction.
MCC 9399 (Government Services ( Not Elsewhere Classified)) and MCC 9211 (Court Costs, including Alimony and Child Support) are both in the government category but cover distinct merchant types. MCC 9399 is used for government services ( not elsewhere classified) businesses, while MCC 9211 is assigned to court costs, including alimony and child support 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.