MCC Code 7542

MCC 7542Car Washes

Complete guide to MCC 7542 (Car Washes). Find out which credit cards earn the best rewards in this category.

MCC 7542 at a Glance

MCC Code
7542
Category
Car Washes
Best Card
Capital One Venture X

Best Credit Cards for MCC 7542

Earns 2x on everything, 5x on travel via Capital One Travel portal. $395 annual fee.

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What is MCC 7542?

MCC 7542 stands for “Car Washes.” Merchant Category Codes (MCC) are 4-digit numbers used by credit card networks to classify businesses by the type of goods or services they provide. When you make a purchase, the merchant's MCC code determines which credit card rewards you earn.

Understanding MCC codes helps you choose the right credit card for each purchase. By matching your spending categories with cards that offer bonus rewards for those MCC codes, you can maximize your credit card rewards significantly.

How to Use This Information

  • Check which of your cards earn bonus rewards at merchants with MCC 7542
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  • Compare card rewards rates to pick the best card for this spending category

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