MCC Code
5814
Category
Fast Food Restaurants
Reward Category
Dining
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Best cards for Whataburger (Houston)
Hilton Honors Amex Surpass
6x pts on dining
6x pts
Citi Custom Cash
5% back on top spend category (auto)
5% back
Amex Gold
4x MR on dining
4x MR
Amex Green
3x MR on dining
3x MR
Chase Sapphire Reserve
3x UR on dining
3x UR
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What MCC code does Whataburger (Houston) use?
Whataburger (Houston) uses MCC 5814 — Fast Food Restaurants. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to Whataburger (Houston) by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does Whataburger (Houston) count as fast food restaurants for credit card rewards?
Yes — Whataburger (Houston) codes as Fast Food Restaurants (MCC 5814), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a fast food restaurants category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at Whataburger (Houston)?
The best card depends on how Whataburger (Houston) codes. Since it uses MCC 5814 (Fast Food Restaurants), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.