MCC 4511 · Airlines and Air Carriers · Transportation
For MCC 4511 (Airlines and Air Carriers) in the United States, the Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Credit Card gives the highest cashback at 3% (cap: 2% and 3% categories combined: first $2,500 in net purchases per calendar quarter (Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep, Oct-Dec), then 1%).
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Based on published card terms, last checked 2026-09-30. Rates, caps and exclusions change; confirm with your bank before relying on them.
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1.Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
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1.Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Credit Card
Choice category: Travel
MCCs listed in the program rules: airlines 3000-3350 and 4511, car rental 3351-3500 and 7512, hotels 3501-3999 and 7011, plus commuter transport/ferries, rail, taxis/rideshare, buses, cruises, boat rentals, airports, travel agencies, tolls, parking, timeshares, campgrounds, RV/truck rentals, tourist attractions, amusement parks, aquariums/zoos and recreation services. Only one choice category active at a time (default Gas & EV charging); it can be changed once per calendar month via Online/Mobile Banking. BofA Rewards / Preferred Rewards members earn 10%-75% more (e.g. 3% becomes up to 5.25%).
Terms checked 2026-09-30 · Issuer terms ·
3.Wells Fargo Active Cash Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-30 · Issuer terms ·
5.Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
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6.Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
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7.Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-30 · Issuer terms ·
11.U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-30 · Issuer terms ·
1.Wells Fargo Autograph Card
Travel (airlines, hotels, car rentals, cruises, travel agencies, campgrounds, timeshares)
Terms list Airlines, Hotel/motels, Campgrounds, Timeshares, Cruise lines, Travel agencies, Discount travel sites, Vehicle/auto rentals. Airline (3000-3350), car rental (3351-3500) and hotel (3501-3999) chain codes included. Wells Fargo terms define the category by Visa merchant category names (not numeric codes); MCCs here are the Visa codes whose official titles match those names. Wells Fargo reserves the right to decide which purchases qualify; third-party payment accounts, mobile card readers and online marketplaces may not earn the bonus.
Terms checked 2026-09-30 · Issuer terms ·
2.American Express Gold Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-30 · Issuer terms ·
3.Chase Sapphire Preferred Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-30 · Issuer terms ·
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For MCC 4511 (Airlines and Air Carriers) in the United States, the Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Credit Card gives the highest cashback at 3% (cap: 2% and 3% categories combined: first $2,500 in net purchases per calendar quarter (Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep, Oct-Dec), then 1%).
MCC 4511 is the merchant category code for Airlines and Air Carriers (Transportation). MCC 4511 covers airlines and air carriers not assigned their own dedicated airline code. Most major airlines use individual codes in the 3000-3350 range, which are generally treated as part of the same airline category. Tickets bought through online travel agencies or booking platforms are often coded 4722 (Travel Agencies and Tour Operators) instead.
Merchants in the United States seen with MCC 4511 include British Airways, Etihad, Scoot, Indigo, Singapore Airlines. A merchant's MCC can differ by payment channel, so check the code on your statement.
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