Plus: the best credit cards to use at Airbnb for maximum rewards in 2026.
By PointsPick Team, Credit Card Research Team · Updated April 2026
Airbnb uses MCC code 6513 (Real Estate Agents and Managers - Rentals). The best credit card is the Bilt, earning 1x rewards on this category.
Airbnb transactions are processed under MCC 6513 (Real Estate Agents and Managers - Rentals, category: financial). These cards earn the highest rewards:
Rates and fees as of April 2026. Verify with issuer before applying.
Airbnb uses MCC code 6513, which is classified as "Real Estate Agents and Managers - Rentals". This determines which credit card bonus categories apply to purchases at Airbnb.
The best credit card at Airbnb is the Bilt, which earns 1x points/miles on purchases coded as MCC 6513 (Real Estate Agents and Managers - Rentals).
Airbnb uses MCC 6513 (Real Estate Agents and Managers - Rentals). This means purchases at Airbnb do NOT qualify for grocery credit card bonuses, which require MCC 5411 (Grocery Stores and Supermarkets).