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Does Half Price Books
code as Retail?

Know exactly how your credit card will categorize a purchase at Half Price Books — before you tap.

Codes as expected
VisaMastercardAmexDiscover
MCC Code
5942
Category
Book Stores
Reward Category
Retail
Confirmed by
PreSwipe team
Best cards for Half Price Books
Amazon Prime Rewards Visa
5% back on Amazon & Whole Foods
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2% back on all purchases
2% back
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Frequently asked questions
What MCC code does Half Price Books use?
Half Price Books uses MCC 5942 — Book Stores. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to Half Price Books by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does Half Price Books count as book stores for credit card rewards?
Yes — Half Price Books codes as Book Stores (MCC 5942), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a book stores category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at Half Price Books?
The best card depends on how Half Price Books codes. Since it uses MCC 5942 (Book Stores), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.