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Does Half Price Books (Dallas HQ)
code as Retail?

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

Codes as expected
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MCC Code
5942
Category
Book Stores
Reward Category
Retail
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Frequently asked questions
What MCC code does Half Price Books (Dallas HQ) use?
Half Price Books (Dallas HQ) uses MCC 5942 — Book Stores. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to Half Price Books (Dallas HQ) by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does Half Price Books (Dallas HQ) count as book stores for credit card rewards?
Yes — Half Price Books (Dallas HQ) 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 (Dallas HQ)?
The best card depends on how Half Price Books (Dallas HQ) 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.