MCC Code
7999
Category
Amusement and Recreation Services Not Elsewhere Classified
Reward Category
Entertainment
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What MCC code does Griffith Observatory use?
Griffith Observatory uses MCC 7999 — Amusement and Recreation Services Not Elsewhere Classified. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to Griffith Observatory by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does Griffith Observatory count as amusement and recreation services not elsewhere classified for credit card rewards?
Yes — Griffith Observatory codes as Amusement and Recreation Services Not Elsewhere Classified (MCC 7999), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a amusement and recreation services not elsewhere classified category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at Griffith Observatory?
The best card depends on how Griffith Observatory codes. Since it uses MCC 7999 (Amusement and Recreation Services Not Elsewhere Classified), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.