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RB 309/F09 - Merchant category code not numeric or not in code table

Merchant Category Code is a four-digit number that is assigned by the member (for the merchant) to correspond with the description of the merchant's primary business. The merchant category code must be numeric and listed in the Merchant Category Code table. The system validates the merchant category code and matches entities in the Merchant Category Code table.

Possible Causes

Solutions

Incorrect merchant category code on profile.

If the error is because of profile information, contact the bank for the correct code. Once updated:

  • Retain the batch, perform a partial download, and re-transmit.

Incorrect merchant category code in the download file.
  1. Correct the merchant category code and retain the batch.
  2. Perform a partial download and re-transmit the batch.

The terminal data for this field may be corrupt.

Verify the merchant category code in the terminal.

  • If valid, retain the batch and re-transmit.
  • If invalid, correct the merchant category code in the terminal and re-transmit.