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Does Qatar Airways
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MCC Code
3131
Category
Qatar Airways
Reward Category
Travel
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Amex Platinum
5x MR on flights booked direct
5x MR
Chase Freedom Unlimited
5% back on travel via Chase
5% back
Capital One Venture X
5x miles on flights via C1 Travel
5x miles
Capital One Venture
5x miles on flights via C1 Travel
5x miles
Citi Custom Cash
5% back on top spend category (auto)
5% back

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What MCC code does Qatar Airways use?
Qatar Airways uses MCC 3131 — Qatar Airways. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to Qatar Airways by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does Qatar Airways count as qatar airways for credit card rewards?
Yes — Qatar Airways codes as Qatar Airways (MCC 3131), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a qatar airways category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at Qatar Airways?
The best card depends on how Qatar Airways codes. Since it uses MCC 3131 (Qatar Airways), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.