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Does Kraken (crypto exchange)
code as Finance?

Know exactly how your credit card will categorize a purchase at Kraken (crypto exchange) — before you tap.

Codes as expected
VisaMastercard
MCC Code
6051
Category
Non-Financial Institutions – Foreign Currency
Reward Category
Finance
Confirmed by
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Frequently asked questions
What MCC code does Kraken (crypto exchange) use?
Kraken (crypto exchange) uses MCC 6051 — Non-Financial Institutions – Foreign Currency. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to Kraken (crypto exchange) by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does Kraken (crypto exchange) count as non-financial institutions – foreign currency for credit card rewards?
Yes — Kraken (crypto exchange) codes as Non-Financial Institutions – Foreign Currency (MCC 6051), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a non-financial institutions – foreign currency category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at Kraken (crypto exchange)?
The best card depends on how Kraken (crypto exchange) codes. Since it uses MCC 6051 (Non-Financial Institutions – Foreign Currency), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.