Prohibited Merchant Category Codes (MCCs)
To adhere to global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards, rigorous KYC/KYB compliance regulations, and our own internal risk mitigation frameworks, Kora prohibits payment processing for the categories listed below. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in the suspension or termination of virtual cards.
Restricted Financial & Cash Operations
| MCC | Category Description |
|---|---|
| 4829 | Money Transfer |
| 6010 | Financial Institutions - Manual Cash Disbursements |
| 6011 | Financial Institutions - Automated Cash Disbursements |
| 6012 | Financial Institutions - Merchandise, Services, and Debt Repayment |
| 6051 | Non-Financial Institutions - Foreign Currency, Non-Fiat Currency (for example: Cryptocurrency), Money Orders (Not Money Transfer), Travelers Cheques, and Debt Repayment |
| 6211 | Security Brokers/Dealers |
| 6540 | Non-Financial Institutions - Stored Value Card Purchase/Load |
Gambling & Lotteries
| MCC | Category Description |
|---|---|
| 7800 | Government-Owned Lotteries (US Region only) |
| 7801 | Government Licensed On-Line Casinos (On-Line Gambling) (US Region only) |
| 7802 | Government-Licensed Horse/Dog Racing (US Region only) |
| 7995 | Betting, including Lottery Tickets, Casino Gaming Chips, Off-Track Betting, and Wagers at Race Tracks |
| 9406 | Government-Owned Lotteries (Non-U.S. region) |
Specific Services & Organizations
| MCC | Category Description |
|---|---|
| 5962 | Travel Related Arrangement Services |
| 5966 | Direct Marketing - Outbound Telemarketing Merchant |
| 7273 | Dating Services |
| 7297 | Massage Parlours |
| 8651 | Political Organizations |
| 8661 | Religious Organizations |
If you have any questions or require clarification regarding these restrictions and your specific Gambling & Lotteries Specific Services & Organizations business use case, please reach out to our dedicated support team. Remember, maintaining PCI DSS compliance and adherence to these operational guidelines is a mandatory requirement for continued access to the Card Issuing service.
The preceding information is subject to change and may differ from time to time.
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