NAICS 522210: Credit Card Issuing
Credit Card Issuing is NAICS code 522210. A business is small under it with $850 million in assets or less. 1 federal contract is open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $850 million in assets or less
- Open contracts now
- 1
- Federal spending, FY2024
- $142,867
- Share won by small businesses
- 70%
Open federal contracts for credit card issuing
- AF NAF Commercial Purchase Card Services
✦ The Air Force Services Center at JBSA Lackland, Texas, wants a provider of commercial purchase card (credit card) services for its nonappropriated fund programs such as food,…
Due in 13 daysOct 20, 2026
What NAICS 522210 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 522210:
- Banks, credit card
- Charge card issuing
- Credit card banks
- Issuing, credit card
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 522210
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 522210, your business must have $850 million in assets or less.
SBA note: NAICS Codes 522110, 522130, 522180, and 522210 – A financial institution's assets are determined by averaging the assets reported on its four quarterly financial statements for the preceding year. "Assets" means the assets defined according to the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council 041 call report form for NAICS Codes 522110, 522180, and 522210 and the National Credit Union Administration 5300 call report form for NAICS code 522130.
From SBA's table of size standards, effective Mar 17, 2023. Confirm it with SBA's size standards tool before you certify your size.
Who buys credit card issuing
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 522210 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of Energy | $135,000 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $60,231 |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (1).
Set-asides on open 522210 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 1
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Federal spending under 522210 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $142,867 |
| FY2025 | $56,185 |
| FY2026 | $-3,821 |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 522220 Sales Financing
- 522291 Consumer Lending
- 522292 Real Estate Credit
- 522299 International, Secondary Market, and All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 522210?
522210 is the 2022 NAICS code for Credit Card Issuing. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as banks, credit card, charge card issuing, credit card banks under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 522210?
$850 million in assets or less. A business at or under that is small for contracts assigned this code. The current SBA table took effect Mar 17, 2023.
Are there government contracts for credit card issuing?
Yes. 1 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 522210 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $142,867 under this code in fiscal year 2024, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 522210 to my SAM.gov registration?
Update your entity registration on SAM.gov and add the code on the Goods and Services page, in the Assertions section. You can list several NAICS codes and mark one as your primary. Changes are free.
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FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with SBA, SAM.gov, the Census Bureau or any government agency. Open-contract counts come from SAM.gov and update daily; spending figures come from USAspending.gov.