MCC 5966 · Outbound Telemarketing Merchant · Retail/Direct Mktg
For MCC 5966 (Outbound Telemarketing Merchant) in Singapore, the UOB Preferred Visa Card (formerly UOB Preferred Platinum Visa) earns the most miles at 4 mpd (cap: Selected Online Transactions category: bonus UNI$1,080 per calendar month (= S$600 spend), shared across all three online MCC groups; since 1 Oct 2025).
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Based on published card terms, last checked 2026-10-01. Rates, caps and exclusions change; confirm with your bank before relying on them.
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1.UOB Preferred Visa Card (formerly UOB Preferred Platinum Visa)
Selected Online Transactions: Department Stores and Retail Stores
Online retail transactions (local or overseas) via websites, not under recurring payment arrangements. 4 mpd = base UNI$1 + bonus UNI$9 per S$5. Issuer publishes ranges 5732-5735, 5944-5949, 5966-5970, 7998-7999 (expanded here). MCC 5965 no longer earns (from 1 Oct 2024).
Terms checked 2026-10-01 · Issuer terms ·
3.DBS Altitude Card (Visa Signature / American Express)
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·
4.OCBC 90°N Card (Visa / Mastercard)
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-10-01 · Issuer terms ·
5.American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-10-01 · Issuer terms ·
11.UOB Lady's Solitaire Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-10-01 · Issuer terms ·
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For MCC 5966 (Outbound Telemarketing Merchant) in Singapore, the UOB Preferred Visa Card (formerly UOB Preferred Platinum Visa) earns the most miles at 4 mpd (cap: Selected Online Transactions category: bonus UNI$1,080 per calendar month (= S$600 spend), shared across all three online MCC groups; since 1 Oct 2025).
MCC 5966 is the merchant category code for Outbound Telemarketing Merchant (Retail/Direct Mktg). MCC 5966 covers outbound telemarketing merchants that initiate sales calls to consumers to sell goods or services. It is part of the 596x direct marketing group and is typically monitored for higher chargeback risk. It is distinct from 5967 (inbound teleservices) and 5969 (other direct marketers).
Merchants in Singapore seen with MCC 5966 include Various insurance telemarket. A merchant's MCC can differ by payment channel, so check the code on your statement.
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