What MCC code does The Economist use for credit card transactions?
1.UOB Preferred Visa Card (formerly UOB Preferred Platinum Visa)
Selected Online Transactions: Department Stores and Retail Stores
Online retail transactions (local or overseas) via websites, not under recurring payment arrangements. 4 mpd = base UNI$1 + bonus UNI$9 per S$5. Issuer publishes ranges 5732-5735, 5944-5949, 5966-5970, 7998-7999 (expanded here). MCC 5965 no longer earns (from 1 Oct 2024).
Terms checked 2026-10-01 · Issuer terms ·
Primary MCC
5968
Category
Direct Marketing
Total MCC Codes
1
Available In
1 region
Data source
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Saw a different MCC for The Economist on your statement?
Report the MCC you saw3.DBS Altitude Card (Visa Signature / American Express)
Base rate (no bonus for this MCC)
Terms checked 2026-09-24 · Issuer terms ·
Based on published card terms; the MCC can differ by payment channel, so check your statement.