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MCC Code
5621
Category
Women's Clothing Stores
Reward Category
Retail
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What MCC code does Forever 21 use?
Forever 21 uses MCC 5621 — Women's Clothing Stores. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to Forever 21 by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does Forever 21 count as women's clothing stores for credit card rewards?
Yes — Forever 21 codes as Women's Clothing Stores (MCC 5621), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a women's clothing stores category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at Forever 21?
The best card depends on how Forever 21 codes. Since it uses MCC 5621 (Women's Clothing Stores), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.