MCC 3290
Airlines
MCC Code
3290
Category
Airlines
Known Merchants
0+
About MCC 3290
MCC 3290 sits in the 3000–3350 block that card networks reserve for individual airline codes. No specific merchant is currently associated with this code in our data; carriers without a dedicated code use MCC 4511 (Airlines and Air Carriers). Tickets bought through online travel agencies or travel agents usually post under MCC 4722 instead.
Merchant Information
Generic or reserved airline code. Many card issuers treat airline codes as travel spend for rewards; check your card's terms.
API Access
Related MCC Codes in Airlines
MCC 3290 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide airlines. This code falls under the Airlines category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 3290 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Airlines"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 3290 data through our REST API. Use our merchant lookup feature to automatically categorize transactions or build financial tools that require merchant classification.
Credit card rewards programs use MCC codes to determine which purchases qualify for bonus categories. If your credit card offers enhanced rewards on airlines spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 3290 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on airlines purchases include:
- Cards with rotating quarterly categories
- Category-specific cards (dining, travel, etc.)
- Premium cards with broad category bonuses
Always check your card's terms to verify which MCC codes qualify for bonus rewards.
What is MCC code 3290?
MCC 3290 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Airlines". This code falls under the Airlines category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 3290?
Businesses classified under MCC 3290 typically include those that provide airlines. We have 0+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 3290 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 3290 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on airlines spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 3290 programmatically?
You can access MCC 3290 data through our REST API. Sign up for a free API key to query MCC codes, get merchant mappings, and integrate MCC data into your applications.