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Does Southwest Airlines
code as Travel?

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

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MCC Code
3048
Category
Southwest Airlines
Reward Category
Travel
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Best cards for Southwest Airlines
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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Frequently asked questions
What MCC code does Southwest Airlines use?
Southwest Airlines uses MCC 3048 — Southwest Airlines. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to Southwest Airlines by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does Southwest Airlines count as southwest airlines for credit card rewards?
Yes — Southwest Airlines codes as Southwest Airlines (MCC 3048), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a southwest airlines category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at Southwest Airlines?
The best card depends on how Southwest Airlines codes. Since it uses MCC 3048 (Southwest Airlines), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.