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MCC Code
5941
Category
Sporting Goods Stores and Bicycle Shops
Reward Category
Retail
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What MCC code does REI use?
REI uses MCC 5941 — Sporting Goods Stores and Bicycle Shops. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to REI by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does REI count as sporting goods stores and bicycle shops for credit card rewards?
Yes — REI codes as Sporting Goods Stores and Bicycle Shops (MCC 5941), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a sporting goods stores and bicycle shops category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at REI?
The best card depends on how REI codes. Since it uses MCC 5941 (Sporting Goods Stores and Bicycle Shops), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.