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MCC Codes (Corporate Cards) in Expense

MCC codes (Merchant Category Codes) are used to identify the type of purchase made with a corporate card. In Expense, you can link MCC codes to accounting accounts to automate and simplify the bookkeeping process. By using MCC code mappings, Expense can suggest the appropriate account when transactions are imported, helping reduce manual work and improve accounting consistency.

 How Do MCC Codes Work in Expense?

MCC codes are automatically included with incoming corporate card transactions.

You can use them to:

  • 💳 Identify the type of purchase
  • 📊 Receive account suggestions during booking
  • ✅ Automate transaction coding

👉 This saves time and reduces the risk of accounting errors.

Where Can You Find MCC Codes?

Step-by-Step

  1. Navigate to Administration > Chart of Accounts
  2. Select MCC Codes

✅ Here you'll find an overview of available MCC codes, including the top 10 most frequently used MCC codes in your organization.

Link an MCC Code to an Account

You can connect each MCC code to one or more accounting accounts.

Step-by-Step

  1. Navigate to Administration > Chart of Accounts > MCC Codes
  2. Select an MCC code
  3. Click Create Account Mapping
  4. Select one or more accounts
  5. Click Save

✅ These accounts will now be suggested automatically when transactions with that MCC code are imported.

What Happens After an MCC Code Is Linked?

When a user makes a purchase:

  • 💳 The MCC code is identified automatically
  • 📊 The linked account is suggested during booking
  • ✅ Less manual coding is required

👉 This makes accounting faster, more consistent, and more accurate.

Find Out What an MCC Code Represents

If you're unsure what a specific MCC code relates to:

Step-by-Step

  1. Click the Three Dots (...)
  2. Select View Purchases
  3. Hover over a purchase

👉 You can view:

  • 🛒 What was purchased
  • 💬 User comments and descriptions

✅ This helps you determine the most appropriate account mapping.

When Should You Use MCC Mappings?

This feature is especially useful when:

  • 💳 A large number of purchases are made using corporate cards
  • 📊 You want to automate accounting processes
  • ✅ You want to standardize account selection across the organization

👉 MCC mappings help streamline expense management and improve reporting quality.

💡 Best Practice Tips

  • 📊 Start by mapping the most frequently used MCC codes.
  • ✅ Review suggested accounts regularly.
  • 🔄 Update mappings as purchasing patterns change.

👉 Continuous review helps optimize accounting workflows over time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is an MCC code?

An MCC (Merchant Category Code) identifies the type of business or merchant where a purchase was made.

Can multiple accounts be linked to an MCC code?

Yes. You can assign multiple account options to a single MCC code.

Do I have to use MCC codes?

No. However, using MCC mappings helps automate accounting and reduce manual work.

Summary

  • 💳 MCC codes identify the type of purchase made with a corporate card
  • 📊 MCC codes can be linked to accounting accounts
  • ✅ Automatic account suggestions simplify bookkeeping
  • 🔍 View purchases to better understand specific MCC codes
  • 🚀 Save time, improve consistency, and reduce accounting errors

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