522390 — Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in facilitating credit intermediation (except mortgage and loan brokerage; and financial transactions processing, reserve, and clearinghouse activities) (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Check cashing services
- Money order issuance services
- Loan servicing
- Travelers' check issuance services
- Money transmission services
- Payday lending services
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Arranging loans for others on a commission or fee basis--are classified in Industry 522310, Mortgage and
- Nonmortgage Loan Brokers;
- Financial transactions processing, reserve, and clearinghouse activities (except commodity or securities
- exchange services)--are classified in Industry 522320, Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and
- Clearinghouse Activities;
- Furnishing physical or electronic marketplaces for the purpose of facilitating the buying and selling of
- securities and commodities--are classified in Industry 523210, Securities and Commodity Exchanges;
- Operating commodity or securities exchange clearinghouses--are classified in U.S. Industry 523999,
- Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities;
- Foreign currency exchange dealing and brokering--are classified in Industry 523160, Commodity Contracts
- Intermediation;
- Providing escrow services (except real estate)--are classified in U.S. Industry 523991, Trust, Fiduciary, and
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 6099 - Functions Related to Depository Banking, NEC (via SIC1987:6099→NAICS1997:52239→2002:522390→2007:522390→2012:522390→2017:522390→2022:522390)
- SIC 6162 - Mortgage Bankers and Loan Correspondents (via SIC1987:6162→NAICS1997:52239→2002:522390→2007:522390→2012:522390→2017:522390→2022:522390)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC R402 — Real Estate Brokerage Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 522390 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 522390 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation' under Sector 52 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 522390? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $28,500,000 for NAICS code 522390 (Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 522390? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 522390 (Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 6099 - Functions Related to Depository Banking, NEC, 6162 - Mortgage Bankers and Loan Correspondents.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 522390:
- 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.
- NAICS 522390 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation).
- 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.