Plus: the best credit cards to use at Half Price Books for maximum rewards in 2026.
By PointsPick Team, Credit Card Research Team · Updated April 2026
Half Price Books uses MCC code 5942 (Book Stores). The best credit card is the Signify Business Cash, earning 2x rewards on this category.
Half Price Books transactions are processed under MCC 5942 (Book Stores, category: bookstore). These cards earn the highest rewards:
| Card | Earning Rate | Annual Fee | Issuer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signify Business Cash | 2x | No annual fee | Wells Fargo | Apply Now |
| Active Cash | 2x | No annual fee | Wells Fargo | Apply Now |
| Freedom Unlimited | 2x | No annual fee | Chase | Apply Now |
Rates and fees as of April 2026. Verify with issuer before applying.
Half Price Books uses MCC code 5942, which is classified as "Book Stores". This determines which credit card bonus categories apply to purchases at Half Price Books.
The best credit card at Half Price Books is the Signify Business Cash, which earns 2x points/miles on purchases coded as MCC 5942 (Book Stores).
Half Price Books uses MCC 5942 (Book Stores). This means purchases at Half Price Books do NOT qualify for grocery credit card bonuses, which require MCC 5411 (Grocery Stores and Supermarkets).