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Does Motel 6
code as Travel?

Know exactly how your credit card will categorize a purchase at Motel 6 — before you tap.

Codes as expected
VisaMastercardAmexDiscover
MCC Code
7011
Category
Hotels / Motels / Resorts
Reward Category
Travel
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Best cards for Motel 6
Hilton Honors Amex Surpass
12x pts on Hilton hotels
12x pts
Capital One Venture X
10x miles on hotels via C1 Travel
10x miles
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless
6x pts on Marriott hotels
6x pts
Amex Platinum
5x MR on hotels via Amex Travel
5x MR
Chase Freedom Unlimited
5% back on travel via Chase
5% back
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Frequently asked questions
What MCC code does Motel 6 use?
Motel 6 uses MCC 7011 — Hotels / Motels / Resorts. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to Motel 6 by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does Motel 6 count as hotels / motels / resorts for credit card rewards?
Yes — Motel 6 codes as Hotels / Motels / Resorts (MCC 7011), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a hotels / motels / resorts category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at Motel 6?
The best card depends on how Motel 6 codes. Since it uses MCC 7011 (Hotels / Motels / Resorts), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.