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Does Universal Studios Hollywood
code as Entertainment?

Know exactly how your credit card will categorize a purchase at Universal Studios Hollywood — before you tap.

Codes as expected
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MCC Code
7996
Category
Amusement Parks, Carnivals, Circuses, Fortune Tellers
Reward Category
Entertainment
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Best cards for Universal Studios Hollywood
Citi Custom Cash
5% back on top spend category (auto)
5% back
Capital One Savor
3% back on entertainment
3% back
Capital One SavorOne
3% back on entertainment
3% back
Wells Fargo Autograph
3x pts on events & attractions
3x pts
Citi Double Cash
2% back on all purchases
2% back
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Frequently asked questions
What MCC code does Universal Studios Hollywood use?
Universal Studios Hollywood uses MCC 7996 — Amusement Parks, Carnivals, Circuses, Fortune Tellers. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to Universal Studios Hollywood by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does Universal Studios Hollywood count as amusement parks, carnivals, circuses, fortune tellers for credit card rewards?
Yes — Universal Studios Hollywood codes as Amusement Parks, Carnivals, Circuses, Fortune Tellers (MCC 7996), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a amusement parks, carnivals, circuses, fortune tellers category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at Universal Studios Hollywood?
The best card depends on how Universal Studios Hollywood codes. Since it uses MCC 7996 (Amusement Parks, Carnivals, Circuses, Fortune Tellers), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.