MCC Code
3027
Category
Alaska Airlines
Reward Category
Travel
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Best cards for Alaska Airlines
Amex Platinum
5x MR on flights booked direct
5x MR
Chase Freedom Unlimited
5% back on travel via Chase
5% back
Capital One Venture X
5x miles on flights via C1 Travel
5x miles
Capital One Venture
5x miles on flights via C1 Travel
5x miles
Citi Custom Cash
5% back on top spend category (auto)
5% back
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What MCC code does Alaska Airlines use?
Alaska Airlines uses MCC 3027 — Alaska Airlines. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to Alaska Airlines by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does Alaska Airlines count as alaska airlines for credit card rewards?
Yes — Alaska Airlines codes as Alaska Airlines (MCC 3027), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a alaska airlines category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at Alaska Airlines?
The best card depends on how Alaska Airlines codes. Since it uses MCC 3027 (Alaska Airlines), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.