Plus: the best credit cards to use at School Specialty for maximum rewards in 2026.
By PointsPick Team, Credit Card Research Team · Updated April 2026
School Specialty uses MCC code 5943 (Stationery Stores, Office and School Supply Stores). The best credit card is the Ink Business Cash, earning 5x rewards on this category.
School Specialty transactions are processed under MCC 5943 (Stationery Stores, Office and School Supply Stores, category: office_supply). These cards earn the highest rewards:
| Card | Earning Rate | Annual Fee | Issuer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ink Business Cash | 5x | No annual fee | Chase | Apply Now |
| Business Gold | 4x | $375/yr | American Express | Apply Now |
| Cash Rewards Visa Signature Business | 3x | No annual fee | PNC | Apply Now |
| Business Triple Cash Rewards | 3x | No annual fee | U.S. Bank | Apply Now |
| IHG Premier Business | 3x | $99/yr | Chase | Apply Now |
Rates and fees as of April 2026. Verify with issuer before applying.
School Specialty uses MCC code 5943, which is classified as "Stationery Stores, Office and School Supply Stores". This determines which credit card bonus categories apply to purchases at School Specialty.
The best credit card at School Specialty is the Ink Business Cash, which earns 5x points/miles on purchases coded as MCC 5943 (Stationery Stores, Office and School Supply Stores).
School Specialty uses MCC 5943 (Stationery Stores, Office and School Supply Stores). This means purchases at School Specialty do NOT qualify for grocery credit card bonuses, which require MCC 5411 (Grocery Stores and Supermarkets).