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).
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
| NAICS Code | 522390 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation |
| SBA Size Standard | $28,500,000 |
| U.S. Establishments | 11,300 (Census CBP, 2023) |
| IRS PBA Code | 522300 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 52 → 522 → 5223 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual, Census CBP / 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 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)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
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.
- 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.
Related Industries in 5223
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 522390 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 522390 is 'Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 52 (Finance and Insurance); the SBA small-business size standard is $28,500,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 522390?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 522390 is $28,500,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 522390?
NAICS code 522390 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 6099 - Functions Related to Depository Banking, NEC, 6162 - Mortgage Bankers and Loan Correspondents.