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Does American Red Cross Blood Services
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MCC Code
8099
Category
Health Practitioners (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Reward Category
Healthcare
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Primarily a nonprofit/donation context; payment transactions at blood services coded 8099
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What MCC code does American Red Cross Blood Services use?
American Red Cross Blood Services uses MCC 8099 — Health Practitioners (Not Elsewhere Classified). This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to American Red Cross Blood Services by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does American Red Cross Blood Services count as health practitioners (not elsewhere classified) for credit card rewards?
American Red Cross Blood Services does not code as you might expect. It uses MCC 8099 (Health Practitioners (Not Elsewhere Classified)), which may not trigger the bonus category you're hoping for. Always check your card's terms.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at American Red Cross Blood Services?
The best card depends on how American Red Cross Blood Services codes. Since it uses MCC 8099 (Health Practitioners (Not Elsewhere Classified)), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.