MCC 3791 — Staybridge suites
MCC 3791 is the merchant category code for staybridge suites. It's classified as low risk, priced in the General Commerce interchange group, and held to a chargeback threshold of 1.0% (Visa/MC).
3791
Low risk
General Commerce
1.0% (Visa/MC)
What is MCC 3791?
MCC 3791 is the four-digit merchant category code that Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover use to classify staybridge suites. Merchant classification for Staybridge suites. The acquiring bank assigns it when it approves your merchant account, and from that point it drives your interchange pricing, your default chargeback thresholds, and whether your account is flagged for enhanced monitoring. Booking under the correct MCC from day one is part of what a specialized high-risk merchant account provider does that a generic flat-rate aggregator often skips. Check the payments glossary for the terms behind each field, or browse the full MCC directory to compare classifications.
Is Staybridge suites high risk?
MCC 3791 (staybridge suites) is generally treated as low risk, so most processors will board it on standard terms. That said, the right MCC still matters — it sets your interchange pricing and the chargeback thresholds your account is measured against.
Standard card-present or standard cart parameters.
Issue receipts promptly and clearly process refunds within 3 days.
What else falls under General Retail?
MCC 3791 sits within the General Retail group, which spans 609 classifications. Businesses that get boarded here often also match one of these adjacent codes:
How to get a merchant account for MCC 3791
Whether you're a new business, scaling your volume, or switching processors after a decline, approval under MCC 3791 follows the same four steps — human underwriting, a dedicated MID, and chargeback monitoring built in. Here's why merchants choose Gray Merchants to board this classification.
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You see every rate, reserve, and account term in writing before you sign. $0 setup fee, dedicated MID.
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MCC 3791 questions
What is MCC 3791?
MCC 3791 is the four-digit merchant category code card networks assign to staybridge suites. Merchant classification for Staybridge suites. It determines the interchange pricing, risk tier, and chargeback thresholds your merchant account is held to.
Is Staybridge suites considered high risk?
MCC 3791 (staybridge suites) is generally treated as low risk, so most processors will board it on standard terms. That said, the right MCC still matters — it sets your interchange pricing and the chargeback thresholds your account is measured against.
What chargeback threshold applies to MCC 3791?
The working threshold for MCC 3791 is 1.0% (Visa/MC). Crossing it repeatedly can push an account into a card-network monitoring program, so accounts in this category are underwritten with that ceiling in mind.
Can I get a merchant account under MCC 3791?
Yes. Gray Merchants boards staybridge suites through acquiring banks that underwrite this classification directly, with a dedicated MID, written terms before you sign, and a $0 setup fee. Apply and a specialist prepares your quote.
How do I reduce chargebacks under MCC 3791?
Issue receipts promptly and clearly process refunds within 3 days.
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