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Does Course Hero (subscription)
code as Education?

Know exactly how your credit card will categorize a purchase at Course Hero (subscription) — before you tap.

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MCC Code
8299
Category
Schools / Educational Services
Reward Category
Education
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Frequently asked questions
What MCC code does Course Hero (subscription) use?
Course Hero (subscription) uses MCC 8299 — Schools / Educational Services. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to Course Hero (subscription) by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does Course Hero (subscription) count as schools / educational services for credit card rewards?
Yes — Course Hero (subscription) codes as Schools / Educational Services (MCC 8299), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a schools / educational services category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at Course Hero (subscription)?
The best card depends on how Course Hero (subscription) codes. Since it uses MCC 8299 (Schools / Educational Services), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.