MCC 8249 · Vocational/Trade Schools · Education
For MCC 8249 (Vocational/Trade Schools) in Singapore, none of the cards we track gives a bonus. 16 cards (Citi Cash Back+ Card, Citi PremierMiles Card, Citi Rewards Card…) earn nothing on this code.
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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.American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card
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Terms checked 2026-10-01 · Issuer terms ·
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For MCC 8249 (Vocational/Trade Schools) in Singapore, none of the cards we track gives a bonus. 16 cards (Citi Cash Back+ Card, Citi PremierMiles Card, Citi Rewards Card…) earn nothing on this code.
MCC 8249 is the merchant category code for Vocational/Trade Schools (Education). MCC 8249 covers vocational and trade schools that teach occupational skills, such as mechanics, cosmetology, and technical trades. Colleges and universities use 8220, business and secretarial schools use 8244, and other educational services not classified elsewhere use 8299. Online course providers may use 8299 instead.
Merchants in Singapore seen with MCC 8249 include ITE College, Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore University of Social Sciences. A merchant's MCC can differ by payment channel, so check the code on your statement.
Citi Cash Back+ Card, Citi PremierMiles Card, Citi Rewards Card, DBS Altitude Card (Visa Signature / American Express), DBS Live Fresh Card, DBS Woman's World Card, OCBC 365 Credit Card, OCBC 90°N Card (Visa / Mastercard), OCBC Rewards Card, Trust Link Credit Card, UOB EVOL Card, UOB Lady's Card, UOB Lady's Solitaire Card, UOB One Card, UOB Preferred Visa Card (formerly UOB Preferred Platinum Visa), UOB PRVI Miles Card exclude MCC 8249 from rewards according to their terms and conditions.
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