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Does CarMax (app)
code as Automotive?

Know exactly how your credit card will categorize a purchase at CarMax (app) — before you tap.

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MCC Code
5511
Category
Automobile Dealers (New and Used)
Reward Category
Automotive
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Best cards for CarMax (app)
Citi Double Cash
2% back on all purchases
2% back
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Frequently asked questions
What MCC code does CarMax (app) use?
CarMax (app) uses MCC 5511 — Automobile Dealers (New and Used). This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to CarMax (app) by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does CarMax (app) count as automobile dealers (new and used) for credit card rewards?
Yes — CarMax (app) codes as Automobile Dealers (New and Used) (MCC 5511), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a automobile dealers (new and used) category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at CarMax (app)?
The best card depends on how CarMax (app) codes. Since it uses MCC 5511 (Automobile Dealers (New and Used)), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.