522210 — Credit Card Issuing
Description
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.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Factoring accounts receivables--are classified in U.S. Industry 522299, International, Secondary Market,
- and All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation; and
- Issuing cards that contain a stored pre-paid value--are classified with the industry providing the service
- represented by the cards, such as transit fare cards in Subsector 482, Rail Transportation, and long-distance
- telephone cards in Subsector 517, Telecommunications.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 522210 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Credit Card Issuing |
| SBA Size Standard | None |
| IRS PBA Code | 522210 (exact match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 52 → 522 → 5222 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 6021 - National Commercial Banks (via SIC1987:6021→NAICS1997:52221→2002:522210→2007:522210→2012:522210→2017:522210→2022:522210)
- SIC 6022 - State Commercial Banks (via SIC1987:6022→NAICS1997:52221→2002:522210→2007:522210→2012:522210→2017:522210→2022:522210)
- SIC 6141 - Personal Credit Institutions (via SIC1987:6141→NAICS1997:52221→2002:522210→2007:522210→2012:522210→2017:522210→2022:522210)
- SIC 6153 - Short-Term Business Credit Institutions, Except Agricultural (via SIC1987:6153→NAICS1997:52221→2002:522210→2007:522210→2012:522210→2017:522210→2022:522210)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 522210:
- Sector 52 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Finance and Insurance sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 522210 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 522210 is 'Credit Card Issuing', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 52 (Finance and Insurance); the SBA small-business size standard is None.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 522210?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 522210 is None (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 522210?
NAICS code 522210 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 6021 - National Commercial Banks, 6022 - State Commercial Banks, 6141 - Personal Credit Institutions, 6153 - Short-Term Business Credit Institutions, Except Agricultural.