General Contractors — Residential & Commercial
Building construction, renovations and project management.
What MCC 1520 covers
Merchant Category Code 1520 is the ISO 18245 identifier used by the card networks for general contractors — residential & commercial. Acquirers, issuers and regulators use this code to set interchange, scheme fees, fraud rules and reporting categories for every transaction your business processes.
Building construction, renovations and project management. Choosing the right MCC is critical: an incorrect code can lead to higher interchange, surcharges, or, in regulated categories, declined transactions and account holds.
How Cardflo handles MCC 1520
- Underwriting with acquirers that actively board MCC 1520 businesses in your region.
- Interchange-optimised pricing benchmarked monthly against your effective rate.
- Multi-acquirer redundancy so a single decline policy never takes you offline.
- Smart routing that scores each transaction by BIN, geography and live approval rate.
- Dedicated onboarding and account management, not a ticket queue.
Common questions
What is MCC 1520?
MCC 1520 identifies general contractors — residential & commercial. Building construction, renovations and project management.
Does Cardflo accept MCC 1520 merchants?
Yes, MCC 1520 sits within our supported categories. We can usually return indicative pricing within one business day.
How long does onboarding take?
Most low-to-medium-risk MCCs are boarded inside a week. Regulated and higher-risk MCCs typically take 2–4 weeks depending on documentation.
Ready for velocity?
Tell us about your business. We'll match you with the right acquiring partners and the right route, typically inside a week.