MCC 5552 · Electric Vehicle Charging Stations · Electric Vehicle Charging
For MCC 5552 (Electric Vehicle Charging Stations) in the United Kingdom, the Santander Rewards Credit Card gives the highest cashback at 3%.
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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.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
Electric vehicle charging away from home
3% only during the first 12 months from account opening, then 0.25%. MCC-based (Mastercard assigns MCCs).
Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·
2.Santander Edge Explorer Current Account (debit card)
Travel: EV charging
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 ·
For MCC 5552 (Electric Vehicle Charging Stations) in the United Kingdom, the Santander Rewards Credit Card gives the highest cashback at 3%.
MCC 5552 is the merchant category code for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (Electric Vehicle Charging). MCC 5552 covers electric vehicle charging stations, including public charging networks and charging sessions paid by card or app. It was introduced relatively recently to separate EV charging from fuel purchases at 5541 and 5542. Some charging providers still process under older codes, such as utilities or parking, depending on their setup.
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