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Does Coinbase (app)
code as Finance?

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

Codes as expected
VisaMastercard
MCC Code
6051
Category
Non-Financial Institutions – Foreign Currency
Reward Category
Finance
Confirmed by
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Best cards for Coinbase (app)
Citi Double Cash
2% back on all purchases
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Frequently asked questions
What MCC code does Coinbase (app) use?
Coinbase (app) uses MCC 6051 — Non-Financial Institutions – Foreign Currency. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to Coinbase (app) by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does Coinbase (app) count as non-financial institutions – foreign currency for credit card rewards?
Yes — Coinbase (app) codes as Non-Financial Institutions – Foreign Currency (MCC 6051), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a non-financial institutions – foreign currency category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at Coinbase (app)?
The best card depends on how Coinbase (app) codes. Since it uses MCC 6051 (Non-Financial Institutions – Foreign Currency), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.