NAICS Code 522210 — Credit Card Issuing
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 52221 (Credit Card Issuing).
| Code | 522210 |
|---|---|
| Title | Credit Card Issuing |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | $850 million in assets (SBA footnote 8) |
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.
Is a business under 522210 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 522210 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $850 million in assets. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — assets are averaged over the four most recent quarterly call reports.
This industry is subject to SBA footnote 8, which may add exceptions or special measurement rules — check the official SBA size standards table for the full text.
Where 522210 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 52 | Finance and Insurance |
| Subsector | 522 | Credit Intermediation and Related Activities |
| Industry Group | 5222 | Nondepository Credit Intermediation |
| NAICS Industry | 52221 | Credit Card Issuing |
| National Industry | 522210 | Credit Card Issuing |
Related SIC codes
Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.
| SIC code | Title |
|---|---|
6021 | National Commercial Banks |
6022 | State Commercial Banks |
6141 | Personal Credit Institutions |
6153 | Short-Term Business Credit Institutions, Except Agricultural |
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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.