U.S. Federal Government Agencies or Departments
Payments to US federal agencies.
What MCC 9405 covers
Merchant Category Code 9405 is the ISO 18245 identifier used by the card networks for u.s. federal government agencies or departments. Acquirers, issuers and regulators use this code to set interchange, scheme fees, fraud rules and reporting categories for every transaction your business processes.
Payments to US federal agencies. 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 9405
- Underwriting with acquirers that actively board MCC 9405 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 9405?
MCC 9405 identifies u.s. federal government agencies or departments. Payments to US federal agencies.
Does Cardflo accept MCC 9405 merchants?
Yes, MCC 9405 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.