MCC 5541
Service Stations
MCC Code
5541
Category
Fuel
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 5541
MCC 5541 covers service stations, including fuel purchases made inside the station and, in some cases, related services such as car washes or minor repairs. It is often confused with 5542 (automated fuel dispensers), which is used for pay-at-the-pump transactions. Purchases at an attached convenience store may also be coded 5541 or 5499 depending on the setup.
Merchant Information
Typical merchants include petrol stations and fuel retailers, for example Shell, Esso, Caltex, and BP. Fuel rewards categories usually include 5541, but pay-at-pump (5542) treatment can differ; check your card's terms.
Best credit card for MCC 5541
Merchants Using MCC 5541
API Access
Related MCC Codes in Fuel
MCC 5541 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide service stations. This code falls under the Fuel category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5541 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Service Stations"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5541 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 fuel spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5541 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on fuel 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 5541?
MCC 5541 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Service Stations". This code falls under the Fuel category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5541?
Businesses classified under MCC 5541 typically include those that provide service stations. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5541 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5541 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on fuel spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 5541 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5541 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.