MCC Code
4899
Category
Cable, Satellite, and Other Pay Television and Radio Services
Reward Category
Streaming
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5% back
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3% back on streaming
3% back
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3x UR on streaming
3x UR
Chase Freedom Flex
3% back on streaming
3% back
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What MCC code does ESPN+ use?
ESPN+ uses MCC 4899 — Cable, Satellite, and Other Pay Television and Radio Services. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to ESPN+ by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does ESPN+ count as cable, satellite, and other pay television and radio services for credit card rewards?
Yes — ESPN+ codes as Cable, Satellite, and Other Pay Television and Radio Services (MCC 4899), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a cable, satellite, and other pay television and radio services category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at ESPN+?
The best card depends on how ESPN+ codes. Since it uses MCC 4899 (Cable, Satellite, and Other Pay Television and Radio Services), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.