MCC Code
4511
Category
Air Transportation
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 Spirit Airlines use?
Spirit Airlines uses MCC 4511 — Air Transportation. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to Spirit Airlines by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does Spirit Airlines count as air transportation for credit card rewards?
Yes — Spirit Airlines codes as Air Transportation (MCC 4511), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a air transportation category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at Spirit Airlines?
The best card depends on how Spirit Airlines codes. Since it uses MCC 4511 (Air Transportation), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.