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Does Budget Car Rental
code as Travel?

Know exactly how your credit card will categorize a purchase at Budget Car Rental — before you tap.

Codes as expected
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MCC Code
7512
Category
Automobile Rental
Reward Category
Travel
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Best cards for Budget Car Rental
Chase Freedom Unlimited
5% back on travel via Chase
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3x MR on travel & transit
3x MR
Chase Sapphire Reserve
3x UR on travel
3x UR
Wells Fargo Autograph
3x pts on travel
3x pts
US Bank Altitude Reserve
3x pts on travel
3x pts
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Frequently asked questions
What MCC code does Budget Car Rental use?
Budget Car Rental uses MCC 7512 — Automobile Rental. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to Budget Car Rental by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does Budget Car Rental count as automobile rental for credit card rewards?
Yes — Budget Car Rental codes as Automobile Rental (MCC 7512), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a automobile rental category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at Budget Car Rental?
The best card depends on how Budget Car Rental codes. Since it uses MCC 7512 (Automobile Rental), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.