ANNOUNCEMENT
Mastercard MMP requirements 2026
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MCC Verify
Reduce classification risk caused by inaccurate merchant category codes

Inaccurate merchant category codes (MCCs) create hidden risk across merchant portfolios. MCC Verify helps teams surface classification issues that can undermine compliance, monitoring, and reporting.

Key benefit

Identify classification gaps

Merchant information is assessed to surface MCCs that may not align with observed business activity.

Key benefit

Highlight higher‑risk categories

Merchants operating in categories that typically require additional scrutiny are easier to identify for review.

Key benefit

Support consistent oversight

Classification insights can be used to strengthen internal review, monitoring, and compliance processes.

Common Questions

Clear answers about how MCC Verify operates and what teams receive.

Does it…

Does MCC Verify help identify incorrect MCCs?

Yes. MCC Verify highlights merchants whose classification may not accurately reflect their business activity.

Does it focus on higher‑risk merchant categories?

Yes. MCC Verify helps surface merchants in categories that typically carry elevated compliance or regulatory risk.

Are findings supported by evidence?

Yes. Findings are supported by merchant website indicators and related contextual signals.

Does this improve confidence in merchant data?

Yes. Identifying potential MCC issues helps improve trust in classification data used across risk and compliance workflows.

Can I…

Can my team review MCC findings?

Yes. MCC Verify provides findings that enable teams to review and assess potential classification issues.

Can MCC findings support compliance oversight?

Yes. MCC Verify insights can support internal classification reviews and broader compliance processes.

What do I get…

Visibility into MCC risk

Clear insight into where merchant classification may require further attention.

Evidence‑supported insights

Contextual indicators to support informed review of MCC accuracy.

Stronger classification confidence

Improved assurance that merchant category codes align with portfolio risk expectations.