Massage Parlors
Therapeutic and recreational massage services.
What MCC 7297 covers
Merchant Category Code 7297 is the ISO 18245 identifier used by the card networks for massage parlors. Acquirers, issuers and regulators use this code to set interchange, scheme fees, fraud rules and reporting categories for every transaction your business processes.
Therapeutic and recreational massage services. 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 7297
- Underwriting with acquirers that actively board MCC 7297 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 7297?
MCC 7297 identifies massage parlors. Therapeutic and recreational massage services.
Does Cardflo accept MCC 7297 merchants?
Yes, MCC 7297 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.