RB P08 - Merchant category code non-numeric or invalid

Merchant Category Code is a four-digit field that is assigned by the signing member or processor to describe a merchant's primary business.

This code must be numeric.
This code must be listed in the VisaNet Merchant Data Standards Handbook.
This code must match the value used in the authorization request.
The system validates the data element type of this field and ensures the code matches entities in the handbook.

Possible Causes

Solutions

Incorrect merchant category code in the download file.

The terminal data for this field may be corrupt.

Verify the merchant category code in the terminal.