MCC 5542
Automated Fuel Dispensers
MCC Code
5542
Category
Fuel
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 5542
MCC 5542 covers automated fuel dispensers, meaning self-service, pay-at-the-pump terminals where the card is used directly at the pump. It is closely related to 5541 (Service Stations), which covers fuel paid for inside the station, often with a convenience store. Rewards and pre-authorisation holds can differ between the two.
Merchant Information
Pay-at-the-pump terminals at petrol and gas stations operated by brands such as Shell, BP, Esso, and Chevron. Fuel pumps often place a temporary pre-authorisation hold before the final amount posts.
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Merchants Using MCC 5542
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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Related MCC Codes in Fuel
MCC 5542 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide automated fuel dispensers. This code falls under the Fuel category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5542 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Automated Fuel Dispensers"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5542 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 5542 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 5542?
MCC 5542 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Automated Fuel Dispensers". This code falls under the Fuel category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5542?
Businesses classified under MCC 5542 typically include those that provide automated fuel dispensers. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5542 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5542 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 5542 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5542 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.