MCC Code
5552
Category
Electric Vehicle Charging
Reward Category
Gas
Confirmed by
PreSwipe team
Public EV fast-charging network; MCC 5552. Reward classification differs by issuer—may not earn gas rewards on all cards
Best cards for EVgo
Hilton Honors Amex Surpass
6x pts on U.S. gas stations
6x pts
Citi Custom Cash
5% back on top spend category (auto)
5% back
Costco Anywhere Visa
4% back on gas stations
4% back
Amex Blue Cash Preferred
3% back on U.S. gas stations
3% back
Amex Blue Cash Everyday
3% back on U.S. gas stations
3% back
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What MCC code does EVgo use?
EVgo uses MCC 5552 — Electric Vehicle Charging. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to EVgo by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does EVgo count as electric vehicle charging for credit card rewards?
EVgo does not code as you might expect. It uses MCC 5552 (Electric Vehicle Charging), which may not trigger the bonus category you're hoping for. Always check your card's terms.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at EVgo?
The best card depends on how EVgo codes. Since it uses MCC 5552 (Electric Vehicle Charging), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.