This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments (except credit card institutions) primarily engaged in providing credit card transaction processing services.

Cross-References.

• Establishments primarily engaged in providing credit (funds required to purchase goods and services) by issuing credit cards, allowing payment of full balance or payments on an installment basis; Credit Card Banks are included here--are classified in Industry 522210, Credit Card Issuing;
• Establishments primarily engaged in servicing credit cards--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 5223203, Credit Card Service by Business Credit Institutions; and
• Establishments primarily engaged in cashing checks, issuing traveler's checks or performing other functions closely related to facilitating credit intermediation; also included here are windows and kiosks where customers purchase traveler's checks or stored value cards--are classifie d in Industry 522390, Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation.