How would you run a report that includes only office supply merchants?

To run a report that includes only office supply merchants, selecting the Merchant Category Code Group radio button and then choosing Office Supplies is the most effective approach. This method directly targets the specific category of merchants you want to include in the report, allowing for precise data retrieval based on established merchant classifications. Merchant Category Codes (MCCs) are standardized codes assigned to businesses, which makes this option both efficient and accurate.

By focusing on a specific Merchant Category Code such as Office Supplies, you ensure that the report encompasses only relevant transactions, optimizing both the time and resources spent on generating the report. This method leverages built-in functionalities designed to streamline reporting processes.

Other approaches such as using a predefined report template or filtering by merchant name may not guarantee that all relevant merchants are included in the report, since predefined templates might cover a broader range than intended and filtering by name requires prior knowledge of all applicable merchant names, which can be cumbersome and inefficient. Additionally, contacting support for a custom report adds unnecessary delays and may not be needed for straightforward reporting. Thus, selecting the Merchant Category Code Group is the most logical and effective choice.