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Does Shell Gas Station
code as Gas?

Know exactly how your credit card will categorize a purchase at Shell Gas Station — before you tap.

Codes as expected
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MCC Code
5541
Category
Service Stations
Reward Category
Gas
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Best cards for Shell Gas Station
Hilton Honors Amex Surpass
6x pts on U.S. gas stations
6x pts
Citi Custom Cash
5% back on top spend category (auto)
5% back
Costco Anywhere Visa
4% back on gas stations
4% back
Amex Blue Cash Preferred
3% back on U.S. gas stations
3% back
Amex Blue Cash Everyday
3% back on U.S. gas stations
3% back
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Frequently asked questions
What MCC code does Shell Gas Station use?
Shell Gas Station uses MCC 5541 — Service Stations. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to Shell Gas Station by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does Shell Gas Station count as service stations for credit card rewards?
Yes — Shell Gas Station codes as Service Stations (MCC 5541), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a service stations category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at Shell Gas Station?
The best card depends on how Shell Gas Station codes. Since it uses MCC 5541 (Service Stations), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.