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The Merchant Category Code (MCC) 5542 is specifically designated for **Automated Fuel Dispensers**. This code is used by credit card companies to classify businesses that operate automated fuel dispensing systems, ensuring that transactions involving these services are processed according to specific rules and restrictions. The MCC 5542 helps in determining interchange fees, defining authorization and clearing messages, and facilitating cash back rewards or other promotional offers for cardholders. It is an essential classification tool for financial services, enabling precise categorization of businesses based on their primary activities.