Assignment guidance
When MCC 7011 should be used
- For hotels, motels, resorts, and qualifying central reservation services without a more specific MCC.
- For temporary lodging where accommodation is the merchant's primary service.
Travel and lodging
MCC 7011
Hotels, motels, and resorts
Lodging establishments not represented by a more specific accommodation category.
Boundary guidance
When MCC 7011 should not be used
- For travel agencies, tour operators, long-term property rental, or recreational camps.
- For lodging brands or accommodation types assigned a more specific MCC.
Scheme comparison
Names and evidence status
Absence from public material is not treated as proof that a scheme does not use the MCC.
| Scheme | Evidence | Scheme wording | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa | Official | Lodging - Hotels, Motels, Resorts, Central Reservation Services (Not Elsewhere Classified)Global Visa merchant-data manual, April 2026, PDF page 90. | Different wording |
| Mastercard | Official | Lodging: Hotels, Motels, Resorts: not elsewhere classifiedMastercard Merchant Edition reference, 16 April 2024, PDF page 160. | Different wording |
| American Express | Publicly not found | No current public definition locatedThe complete American Express Codes Reference Guide is not public. This is not evidence that the MCC is unsupported. | Not available |
| Discover / Diners Club | Publicly not found | No current public definition locatedNo complete current public Discover / Diners Club MCC catalogue was located. This is not evidence that the MCC is unsupported. | Not available |
| UnionPay | Not reviewed | No global definition reviewedThe official material reviewed so far is limited to EEA fee appendices and is not a global definition catalogue. | Not available |
Provenance
Sources reviewed
- Visa Merchant Data Standards ManualApril 2026 · global · official · PDF page 90
- Mastercard Quick Reference Booklet - Merchant Edition16 April 2024 · official · PDF page 160
SchemeLens descriptions and use boundaries are editorial summaries of the cited material. Final MCC assignment depends on the merchant's primary business, current scheme rules, region, programme, and acquirer requirements.