NAICS Code 52221 — Credit Card Issuing

NAICS Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It contains 1 direct sub-code.

Code52221
TitleCredit Card Issuing
LevelNAICS Industry (5-digit)
EditionNAICS 2022 edition

Official definition (2022 NAICS)

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing credit by issuing credit cards. Credit card issuance provides the funds required to purchase goods and services in return for payment of the full balance or payments on an installment basis. Credit card banks are included in this industry.

This national industry shares the official Census description of 522210.

Where 52221 sits in the hierarchy

LevelCodeTitle
Sector52Finance and Insurance
Subsector522Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
Industry Group5222Nondepository Credit Intermediation
NAICS Industry52221Credit Card Issuing

Codes under 52221

CodeTitle
522210Credit Card Issuing

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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.