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Does Carowinds Amusement Park
code as Entertainment?

Know exactly how your credit card will categorize a purchase at Carowinds Amusement Park — before you tap.

Codes as expected
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MCC Code
7996
Category
Amusement Parks, Carnivals, Circuses
Reward Category
Entertainment
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Best cards for Carowinds Amusement Park
Citi Custom Cash
5% back on top spend category (auto)
5% back
Capital One Savor
3% back on entertainment
3% back
Capital One SavorOne
3% back on entertainment
3% back
Wells Fargo Autograph
3x pts on events & attractions
3x pts
Citi Double Cash
2% back on all purchases
2% back
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Frequently asked questions
What MCC code does Carowinds Amusement Park use?
Carowinds Amusement Park uses MCC 7996 — Amusement Parks, Carnivals, Circuses. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to Carowinds Amusement Park by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does Carowinds Amusement Park count as amusement parks, carnivals, circuses for credit card rewards?
Yes — Carowinds Amusement Park codes as Amusement Parks, Carnivals, Circuses (MCC 7996), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a amusement parks, carnivals, circuses category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at Carowinds Amusement Park?
The best card depends on how Carowinds Amusement Park codes. Since it uses MCC 7996 (Amusement Parks, Carnivals, Circuses), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.