Best credit card for MCC 5983 in Vietnam

MCC 5983 · Fuel Dealers - Fuel Oil, Wood, Coal, and Liquefied Petroleum · Fuel Dealers (Non Automotive)

For MCC 5983 (Fuel Dealers - Fuel Oil, Wood, Coal, and Liquefied Petroleum) in Vietnam, none of the cards we track gives a bonus. 2 cards (VPBank StepUp Mastercard, VPBank Lady Mastercard) earn nothing on this code.

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.

Cards ranked for MCC 5983

Best overall

1.Sacombank Platinum American Express0.5% cashback≈ 0.50% back
2.Sacombank Visa UNIQ Platinum0.5% cashback≈ 0.50% back
3.Vietcombank Cashplus Platinum American Express0.5% cashback≈ 0.50% back
4.HSBC Cash Back Credit Card0.3% cashback≈ 0.30% back
5.HSBC Live+ Credit Card0.3% cashback≈ 0.30% back

Miles are converted at your mile value.

Cashback cards

1.Sacombank Platinum American Express
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-10-01 · Issuer terms ·
0.5% cashback
2.Sacombank Visa UNIQ Platinum
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·
0.5% cashback
3.Vietcombank Cashplus Platinum American Express
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-10-01 · Issuer terms ·
0.5% cashback
4.HSBC Cash Back Credit Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·
0.3% cashback
5.HSBC Live+ Credit Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·
0.3% cashback
6.Techcombank Spark
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·
0.1% cashback
7.VIB Cash Back
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·
0.1% cashback
8.VIB Super Card
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-10-01 · Issuer terms ·
0.1% cashback

Cards that earn nothing on this MCC

VPBank StepUp MastercardVPBank Lady Mastercard

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FAQ

Which credit card is best for MCC 5983 in Vietnam?

What is MCC 5983?

MCC 5983 is the merchant category code for Fuel Dealers - Fuel Oil, Wood, Coal, and Liquefied Petroleum (Fuel Dealers (Non Automotive)). MCC 5983 covers fuel dealers selling non-automotive fuel, such as heating oil, wood, coal, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), usually for home heating or cooking. Vehicle fuel purchases use 5541 (Service Stations) or 5542 (Automated Fuel Dispensers). It does not include natural gas utility bills, which use 4900.

Which cards earn no rewards on MCC 5983 in Vietnam?

VPBank StepUp Mastercard, VPBank Lady Mastercard exclude MCC 5983 from rewards according to their terms and conditions.

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