Credit Card Issuing

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual

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.

NAICS code 522210 — Credit Card Issuing — is used in SAM.gov to identify businesses whose primary activity falls within this classification. When you add this code to your SAM.gov entity registration, contracting officers searching for vendors in the Nondepository Credit Intermediation space will be able to find your business.

If this code represents your primary business activity, designate it as your primary NAICS code. Your primary NAICS code determines your size standard for any contract solicited under this code. With a size standard of $850M in assets, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 522210.

What is NAICS code 522210?

NAICS code 522210 is 'Credit Card Issuing', classified under the Finance and Insurance sector (NAICS 52). 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 pay

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 522210?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 522210 (Credit Card Issuing) as one with $850M in assets. This size standard determines eligibility for small business set-aside contracts, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB programs in SAM.gov.

How do I register NAICS code 522210 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 522210 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 522210 (Credit Card Issuing) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.