Insurance Sales, Underwriting & Premiums
Insurance carriers and premium collection.
What MCC 6300 covers
Merchant Category Code 6300 is the ISO 18245 identifier used by the card networks for insurance sales, underwriting & premiums. Acquirers, issuers and regulators use this code to set interchange, scheme fees, fraud rules and reporting categories for every transaction your business processes.
Insurance carriers and premium collection. Choosing the right MCC is critical: an incorrect code can lead to higher interchange, surcharges, or, in regulated categories, declined transactions and account holds.
This MCC is used by insurance carriers for the sale of insurance, underwriting, and premium collection. Merchants are insurance companies or authorised brokers collecting premiums.
Transactions are often recurring, with varying ticket sizes from small monthly premiums to large annual payments. Frequency is typically periodic.
Chargebacks are generally moderate. Common causes include policy cancellation disputes, 'service not as described', or unauthorised recurring payments.
Clear policy terms, proof of consent for recurring payments, and transparent billing descriptors are critical for dispute resolution. Both Visa and Mastercard have specific rules for recurring billing, including mandates for easy cancellation.
Cardflo provides a reliable and secure platform for managing recurring insurance premium payments, optimising approval rates for subscription-based models. Our chargeback management tools help insurers effectively dispute 'transaction not recognised' claims by surfacing critical policy and consent data.
Acquirer & underwriting stance
low-risk standard board
How Cardflo handles MCC 6300
- Underwriting with acquirers that actively board MCC 6300 businesses in your region.
- B2B card-not-present processing with Level 2 and Level 3 data support.
- Virtual-card, AP-automation and procurement-card acceptance.
- Invoice-linked payment flows and pay-by-link options for receivables teams.
- Settlement and reconciliation that maps cleanly to ERP and accounting systems.
Payment methods typically enabled
Common questions
What are the scheme rules for recurring insurance premium payments?
Both Visa and Mastercard have strict rules for recurring payments. Merchants must obtain explicit cardholder consent, provide clear terms and conditions, and have an easy-to-use cancellation process.
Cardholders must be notified in advance of billing and provided with clear billing descriptors. Failure to comply can lead to 'recurring transaction not cancelled' chargebacks (Visa code 13.
5, Mastercard code 4808).
How does Cardflo help improve approval rates for recurring insurance premiums?
Cardflo optimises approval rates for recurring insurance premiums through intelligent transaction routing to acquirers with the highest success rates for the issuing bank and card type.
Our platform also supports account updater services, which automatically update expired or reissued card details, significantly reducing declines due to outdated card information and ensuring continuity of premium collection.
What data should an insurance company provide to dispute a chargeback under MCC 6300?
To successfully dispute a chargeback, an insurance company should provide: proof of policy terms and conditions, evidence of cardholder consent for coverage and recurring billing, communication records with the policyholder, proof of service delivery (policy documents),
and confirmation that the cancellation policy was adhered to or offered. Clear billing descriptors are crucial for avoiding 'transaction not recognised' claims.
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