SIC 6153 — Short-Term Business Credit Institutions, Except Agricultural
Description & Classification
SIC code 6153 representing 'Short-Term Business Credit Institutions, Except Agricultural' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 523910 - Miscellaneous Intermediation (via SIC1987:6153→NAICS1997:52391→2002:523910→2007:523910→2012:523910→2017:523910→2022:523910)
- NAICS 522320 - Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (via SIC1987:6153→NAICS1997:52232→2002:522320→2007:522320→2012:522320→2017:522320→2022:522320)
- NAICS 522210 - Credit Card Issuing (via SIC1987:6153→NAICS1997:52221→2002:522210→2007:522210→2012:522210→2017:522210→2022:522210)
- NAICS 522220 - Sales Financing (via SIC1987:6153→NAICS1997:52222→2002:522220→2007:522220→2012:522220→2017:522220→2022:522220)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 6153 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Short-Term Business Credit Institutions, Except Agricultural |
| Division | Division H: Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate |
| Major Group | Major Group 61: Nondepository Credit Institutions |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 6153:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 61 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Related Industries in Major Group 61
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 6153 represent?
SIC 6153 is 'Short-Term Business Credit Institutions, Except Agricultural', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 61: Nondepository Credit Institutions (Division H: Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 523910 (Miscellaneous Intermediation), 522320 (Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 6153?
SIC code 6153 maps to modern NAICS codes: 523910 - Miscellaneous Intermediation, 522320 - Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities, 522210 - Credit Card Issuing, 522220 - Sales Financing.