MCC 5811 · Caterers · Food
For MCC 5811 (Caterers) 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)
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2.British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
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4.British Airways American Express Credit Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
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1.Santander Rewards Credit Card
Restaurants, cafes, takeaways and food delivery
3% only during the first 12 months from account opening, then 0.25%. MCC-based (Mastercard assigns MCCs). Most pubs, bars and nightclubs are not coded 5812 and earn 0.25%. BNPL purchases may carry the lender's MCC.
Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·
2.American Express Platinum Cashback Credit Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
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3.American Express Platinum Cashback Everyday Credit Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
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4.Santander All in One Credit Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
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5.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 5811 (Caterers) in the United Kingdom, the Santander Rewards Credit Card gives the highest cashback at 3%.
MCC 5811 is the merchant category code for Caterers (Food). Covers caterers that prepare and deliver food for events, functions and organisations, typically off-site. Restaurants serving meals on premises use 5812, and fast food outlets use 5814. Transactions are often invoiced in advance or as deposits for scheduled events.
Merchants in the United Kingdom seen with MCC 5811 include Booker Wholesale, Starbucks (UK). A merchant's MCC can differ by payment channel, so check the code on your statement.
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