MCC Code
5968
Category
Direct Marketing – Continuity / Subscription
Reward Category
Streaming
Confirmed by
PreSwipe team
Best cards for YouTube TV (base plan)
Amex Blue Cash Preferred
6% back on streaming
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5% back on top spend category (auto)
5% back
Amex Blue Cash Everyday
3% back on streaming
3% back
Chase Sapphire Preferred
3x UR on streaming
3x UR
Chase Freedom Flex
3% back on streaming
3% back
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What MCC code does YouTube TV (base plan) use?
YouTube TV (base plan) uses MCC 5968 — Direct Marketing – Continuity / Subscription. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to YouTube TV (base plan) by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does YouTube TV (base plan) count as direct marketing – continuity / subscription for credit card rewards?
Yes — YouTube TV (base plan) codes as Direct Marketing – Continuity / Subscription (MCC 5968), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a direct marketing – continuity / subscription category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at YouTube TV (base plan)?
The best card depends on how YouTube TV (base plan) codes. Since it uses MCC 5968 (Direct Marketing – Continuity / Subscription), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.