MCC 9406

9406 Government-Owned Lotteries (Non-US Region Only)

MCC 9406 covers transactions associated with government-operated lotteries outside the US region, including the purchase of lottery tickets and participation in state-run lottery draws.

Crypto Card Relevance

For crypto-card users, MCC 9406 matters because card programs may use merchant category codes to approve, decline, surcharge, or exclude a transaction from rewards. Always check the card provider's restricted MCC list and cardholder agreement before relying on a card for this merchant type.

High Risk; Restricted

This MCC is considered high-risk due to its association with gambling and lottery activities, and is therefore restricted. Merchants operating under this MCC may be subject to additional scrutiny and must comply with regional gambling laws and card network regulations. As a result, transactions under this MCC may be blocked or declined by some card issuers.

Fees and Card Treatment

CryptoCardsList does not publish an estimated interchange-fee range for MCC 9406. Interchange, processor costs, and card-program fees vary by network, issuer, merchant setup, country, card type, and contract terms, so a generic rate would be misleading.

For cardholders, the practical question is whether the card provider allows this MCC and whether the provider applies any extra fees or limits for this merchant category.

Rewards Eligibility

Rewards and cashback eligibility for MCC 9406 depend on the specific card program. Some providers exclude certain MCCs from rewards even when the transaction itself is approved.

Do not assume cashback applies solely because a merchant accepts the card. Review the provider's rewards terms and any rewards-restricted MCC list before spending.

Crypto Card Restrictions

Cards in the current CryptoCardsList dataset that explicitly list MCC 9406 as blocked or restricted:

No listed card in the current dataset explicitly blocks MCC 9406. This does not guarantee approval; issuers can change MCC restrictions without notice.

Cards that explicitly list MCC 9406 as rewards-restricted:

No listed card in the current dataset explicitly excludes MCC 9406 from rewards.

Tax Notes

CryptoCardsList does not provide tax advice for MCC 9406. MCCs can help categorize the merchant type, but tax treatment depends on the jurisdiction, whether the purchase is personal or business-related, and the underlying goods or services purchased.

Keep your own transaction records and consult a qualified advisor when tax treatment matters.