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    Best credit card for MCC 3186 in Philippines

    MCC 3186 · LAP (Paraguay) · Airlines

    For MCC 3186 (LAP (Paraguay)) in Philippines, the HSBC Live+ Credit Card gives the highest cashback at 5% (cap: PHP 1,250 per statement cycle (combined)).

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

    Based on published card terms, last checked 2026-10-01. Rates, caps and exclusions change; confirm with your bank before relying on them.

    Cards ranked for MCC 3186

    Best overall

    1. 1.HSBC Live+ Credit Card5% cashback · cap: PHP 1,250 per statement cycle (combined)≈ 5.0% back
    2. 2.HSBC Gold Visa Cash Back0.5% cashback≈ 0.50% back
    3. 3.BPI Amore Cashback Card0.3% cashback≈ 0.30% back
    4. 4.EastWest Visa Platinum0.3% cashback≈ 0.30% back
    5. 5.Robinsons Cashback Card, powered by Visa0.3% cashback≈ 0.30% back

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

    Cashback cards

    • 1.HSBC Live+ Credit Card

      Travel: airlines, travel agencies, lodging

      Cap PHP 1,250 per statement cycle (combined)Min spend PHP 10,000 accumulated spend per statement

      Effective 1 July 2026. The issuer publishes the MCCs as ranges 3000-3350 and 3501-3838, expanded here

      Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·

      5% cashback
    • 2.HSBC Gold Visa Cash Back

      Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)

      Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·

      0.5% cashback
    • 3.BPI Amore Cashback Card

      Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)

      Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·

      0.3% cashback
    • 4.EastWest Visa Platinum

      Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)

      Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·

      0.3% cashback
    • 5.Robinsons Cashback Card, powered by Visa

      Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)

      Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·

      0.3% cashback
    • 6.Metrobank Cashback Visa

      Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)

      Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·

      0.2% cashback
    • 7.UnionBank Cash Back Visa Platinum

      Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)

      Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·

      0.2% cashback

    Points cards

    • 1.BPI Platinum Rewards Card

      Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)

      Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·

      0.0667 pts per ₱1
    • 2.Metrobank Toyota Platinum Mastercard

      Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)

      Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·

      0.05 pts per ₱1
    • 3.Metrobank Travel Platinum Visa

      Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)

      Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·

      0.05 pts per ₱1
    • 4.UnionBank Rewards Visa Platinum

      Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)

      Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·

      0.0333 pts per ₱1
    • 5.RCBC Flex Visa

      Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)

      Terms checked 2026-10-01 · Issuer terms ·

      0.02 pts per ₱1
    • 6.BDO ShopMore Mastercard

      Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)

      Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·

      0.002 pts per ₱1
    Sources (33)
    • HSBC Live+ Cashback Program Terms and Conditions
    • HSBC Live+ Credit Card | HSBC PH
    • HSBC Credit Card Fees and Charges
    • HSBC Cash Back Credit Card Terms and Conditions (Ref WPB_29May2024_0311)
    • Supplemental Terms and Conditions for BPI Amore Cashback Program
    • BPI Amore Cashback Card
    • How much is the annual fee for my BPI Amore Cashback Card?
    • Cash Rewards Program Terms and Conditions | EastWest Bank
    • Cash Rewards Program Glossary of Terms | EastWest Bank
    • Visa Platinum | EastWest Bank
    • Robinsons Cashback Card, powered by Visa Terms and Conditions
    • Robinsons Cashback Card, powered by Visa
    • Metrobank Cashback Visa Rebate Program (Jan 26, 2024)
    • Cashback Credit Card | Metrobank
    • Metrobank Cashback Visa 'No Annual Fees' Welcome Offer
    • UnionBank Cash Back Card Program Terms and Conditions (Sep 2025)
    • UnionBank Cash Back Visa Platinum Review
    • UnionBank Cash Back Platinum | 6% Rebates on Groceries & Bills
    • BPI Platinum Rewards Card
    • BPI Rewards Program terms and conditions
    • Toyota Platinum Card Rewards Program Terms and Conditions
    • Toyota Credit Card with Fuel Rebates | Metrobank
    • Metrobank rolls out Toyota Platinum credit card
    • Earn 1 Air Mile per PHP 17 spend with your Metrobank Travel Platinum Visa
    • Metrobank Rewards Terms & Conditions
    • Travel Platinum Visa Annual Fee
    • UnionBank Rewards Card Program Terms and Conditions (April 2026)
    • UnionBank Rewards Credit Card - Moneymax
    • Flex Visa Credit Card | RCBC Credit
    • Rewards Points Program | RCBC Credit
    • Quasi-Cash Merchant Categories – RCBC Credit Card
    • BDO Credit Card Peso Rewards FAQ
    • Update ShopMore Mastercard Loyalty Program
    FAQ

    Which credit card is best for MCC 3186 in Philippines?

    For MCC 3186 (LAP (Paraguay)) in Philippines, the HSBC Live+ Credit Card gives the highest cashback at 5% (cap: PHP 1,250 per statement cycle (combined)).

    What is MCC 3186?

    MCC 3186 is the merchant category code for LAP (Paraguay) (Airlines). MCC 3186 is a travel & entertainment code assigned to LAP (Paraguay), one of the airline-specific codes in the 3000–3350 range. Card networks use these codes so purchases made directly with the airline are identifiable; carriers without a dedicated code use MCC 4511 (Airlines and Air Carriers). Tickets bought through online travel agencies or travel agents usually post under MCC 4722 instead.

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