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Does Banana Republic
code as Retail?

Know exactly how your credit card will categorize a purchase at Banana Republic — before you tap.

Codes as expected
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MCC Code
5651
Category
Family Clothing Stores
Reward Category
Retail
Confirmed by
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Best cards for Banana Republic
Citi Double Cash
2% back on all purchases
2% back
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Frequently asked questions
What MCC code does Banana Republic use?
Banana Republic uses MCC 5651 — Family Clothing Stores. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to Banana Republic by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does Banana Republic count as family clothing stores for credit card rewards?
Yes — Banana Republic codes as Family Clothing Stores (MCC 5651), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a family clothing stores category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at Banana Republic?
The best card depends on how Banana Republic codes. Since it uses MCC 5651 (Family Clothing Stores), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.