Best credit card for MCC 5192 in India

MCC 5192 · Books, Periodicals, and Newspapers (Wholesale) · Books Periodicals Newspapers

For MCC 5192 (Books, Periodicals, and Newspapers (Wholesale)) in India, none of the cards we track gives a bonus. 1 card (CASHBACK SBI Card) earn nothing on this code.

Tick the cards you hold to see which one to use here.

Based on published card terms, last checked 2026-09-30. Rates, caps and exclusions change; confirm with your bank before relying on them.

Cards ranked for MCC 5192

Best overall

1.Axis Bank Atlas Credit Card0.02 pts per ₹1≈ 2.0% back
2.Axis Bank ACE Credit Card1.5% cashback≈ 1.5% back
3.Tata Neu Infinity HDFC Bank Credit Card0.015 pts per ₹1≈ 1.5% back
4.Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card1% cashback≈ 1.0% back
5.AU Altura Credit Card1% cashback≈ 1.0% back

Miles are converted at your mile value; points cards without a published point value are listed separately below.

Cashback cards

1.Axis Bank ACE Credit Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-30 · Issuer terms ·
1.5% cashback
2.Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-30 · Issuer terms ·
1% cashback
3.AU Altura Credit Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-30 · Issuer terms ·
1% cashback
4.Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-30 · Issuer terms ·
1% cashback
5.HDFC Bank Millennia Credit Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-30 · Issuer terms ·
1% cashback

Points cards

1.HDFC Bank Infinia Credit Card (Metal Edition)
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-30 · Issuer terms ·
0.0333 pts per ₹1
2.Kotak League Platinum Credit Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-30 · Issuer terms ·
0.0267 pts per ₹1
3.HDFC Bank Regalia Gold Credit Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-30 · Issuer terms ·
0.025 pts per ₹1
4.American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-30 · Issuer terms ·
0.02 pts per ₹1
5.Axis Bank Atlas Credit Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-30 · Issuer terms ·
0.02 pts per ₹1
6.ICICI Bank Coral Credit Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-30 · Issuer terms ·
0.02 pts per ₹1
7.IDFC FIRST Millennia Credit Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-30 · Issuer terms ·
0.015 pts per ₹1
8.Tata Neu Infinity HDFC Bank Credit Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-30 · Issuer terms ·
0.015 pts per ₹1
9.SimplyCLICK SBI Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-30 · Issuer terms ·
0.01 pts per ₹1

Cards that earn nothing on this MCC

CASHBACK SBI Card

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FAQ

Which credit card is best for MCC 5192 in India?

For MCC 5192 (Books, Periodicals, and Newspapers (Wholesale)) in India, none of the cards we track gives a bonus. 1 card (CASHBACK SBI Card) earn nothing on this code.

What is MCC 5192?

MCC 5192 is the merchant category code for Books, Periodicals, and Newspapers (Wholesale) (Books Periodicals Newspapers). MCC 5192 covers the wholesale distribution of books, periodicals, and newspapers, and is also used by some newspaper and magazine subscription sellers. It is distinct from 5942 (book stores), which covers retail bookshops, 5994 (news dealers and newsstands), and 5815 (digital media such as e-books).

Which cards earn no rewards on MCC 5192 in India?

CASHBACK SBI Card exclude MCC 5192 from rewards according to their terms and conditions.

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