MCC 5542 · Automated Fuel Dispensers · Fuel
For MCC 5542 (Automated Fuel Dispensers) in the United Kingdom, the Santander Rewards Credit Card gives the highest cashback at 3%.
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.
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1.Barclaycard Avios Plus Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·
2.British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-10-01 · Issuer terms ·
4.British Airways American Express Credit Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·
1.Santander Rewards Credit Card
Petrol, diesel and LPG
3% only during the first 12 months from account opening, then 0.25%. MCC-based (Mastercard assigns MCCs). Some supermarket-operated petrol stations fall outside these MCCs and earn 0.25%.
Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·
2.Santander Edge Explorer Current Account (debit card)
Travel: petrol
UK purchases only
Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·
3.American Express Platinum Cashback Credit Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·
4.American Express Platinum Cashback Everyday Credit Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·
5.Santander All in One Credit Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·
6.Barclaycard Rewards Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·
1.HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-10-01 · Issuer terms ·
2.American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Credit Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-10-01 · Issuer terms ·
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For MCC 5542 (Automated Fuel Dispensers) in the United Kingdom, the Santander Rewards Credit Card gives the highest cashback at 3%.
MCC 5542 is the merchant category code for Automated Fuel Dispensers (Fuel). MCC 5542 covers automated fuel dispensers, meaning self-service, pay-at-the-pump terminals where the card is used directly at the pump. It is closely related to 5541 (Service Stations), which covers fuel paid for inside the station, often with a convenience store. Rewards and pre-authorisation holds can differ between the two.
Merchants in the United Kingdom seen with MCC 5542 include Tesco Petrol Filling Station. A merchant's MCC can differ by payment channel, so check the code on your statement.
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