MCC Code
3116
Category
Frontier Airlines
Reward Category
Travel
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Best cards for Frontier Airlines
Amex Platinum
5x MR on flights booked direct
5x MR
Chase Freedom Unlimited
5% back on travel via Chase
5% back
Capital One Venture X
5x miles on flights via C1 Travel
5x miles
Capital One Venture
5x miles on flights via C1 Travel
5x miles
Citi Custom Cash
5% back on top spend category (auto)
5% back
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What MCC code does Frontier Airlines use?
Frontier Airlines uses MCC 3116 — Frontier Airlines. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to Frontier Airlines by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does Frontier Airlines count as frontier airlines for credit card rewards?
Yes — Frontier Airlines codes as Frontier Airlines (MCC 3116), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a frontier airlines category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at Frontier Airlines?
The best card depends on how Frontier Airlines codes. Since it uses MCC 3116 (Frontier Airlines), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.