MCC 5552
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
MCC Code
5552
Category
Electric Vehicle Charging
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 5552
MCC 5552 covers electric vehicle charging stations, including public charging networks and charging sessions paid by card or app. It was introduced relatively recently to separate EV charging from fuel purchases at 5541 and 5542. Some charging providers still process under older codes, such as utilities or parking, depending on their setup.
Merchant Information
Typical merchants include public EV charging networks and charge-point operators, for example ChargePoint or Tesla Supercharger. Whether fuel or transport reward categories include this code varies; check your card's terms.
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Merchants Using MCC 5552
P = Primary MCC for this merchant|S = Secondary/Alternative MCC
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API Access
MCC 5552 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide electric vehicle charging stations. This code falls under the Electric Vehicle Charging category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 5552 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Electric Vehicle Charging Stations"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 5552 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 electric vehicle charging spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 5552 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on electric vehicle charging 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 5552?
MCC 5552 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Electric Vehicle Charging Stations". This code falls under the Electric Vehicle Charging category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 5552?
Businesses classified under MCC 5552 typically include those that provide electric vehicle charging stations. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 5552 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 5552 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on electric vehicle charging spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 5552 programmatically?
You can access MCC 5552 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.