MCC Code
4812
Category
Telephone Communications – Except Radiotelephone
Reward Category
Telecom
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What MCC code does TracFone use?
TracFone uses MCC 4812 — Telephone Communications – Except Radiotelephone. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to TracFone by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does TracFone count as telephone communications – except radiotelephone for credit card rewards?
Yes — TracFone codes as Telephone Communications – Except Radiotelephone (MCC 4812), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a telephone communications – except radiotelephone category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at TracFone?
The best card depends on how TracFone codes. Since it uses MCC 4812 (Telephone Communications – Except Radiotelephone), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.