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3046

MCC 3046: CRUZEIRO DO SUL (BRAZIJ) — Credit Card Bonus Rates

Also classified as:
Visa: “CRUZEIRO DO SUL (BRAZIJ)”
MC: “CRUZEIRO DO SUL (BRAZIJ)”
Quick Answer

MCC 3046 covers CRUZEIRO DO SUL (BRAZIJ) merchants, classified under airline. To maximize rewards at these businesses, look for credit cards with broad spending bonuses or airline category multipliers. MCC Lookup Tool to find which cards earn bonus rewards here.

CRUZEIRO DO SUL in Brazil codes for purchases at airlines like GOL and LATAM. Specific tickets, baggage fees, and onboard purchases are included here.

Common Confusion

Cardholders often mistake CRUZEIRO DO SUL MCCs for general travel expenses rather than airline-specific transactions.

Related MCC Codes

3000UNITED AIRLINES 3001AMERICAN AIRLINES 3002PAN AMERICAN 3003Airlines 3004TRANS WORLD AIRLINES 3005BRITISH AIRWAYS 3006JAPAN AIRLINES 3007AIR FRANCE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MCC code 3046? +

MCC 3046 stands for CRUZEIRO DO SUL (BRAZIJ). It is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used by payment networks to classify businesses in the airline category.

What types of businesses use MCC 3046? +

Merchants classified under MCC 3046 (CRUZEIRO DO SUL (BRAZIJ)) operate in the airline sector. Card networks assign this code during merchant onboarding based on the primary business activity.

Which credit cards earn bonus rewards at MCC 3046 merchants? +

MCC 3046 (CRUZEIRO DO SUL (BRAZIJ)) is not currently a dedicated bonus category for most major credit cards. For airline spending at these merchants, a flat-rate rewards card (1.5–2% on all purchases) is typically your most reliable option. Use our MCC Lookup Tool to find the best card for any specific merchant.

How many credit cards earn bonus rewards at MCC 3046 merchants? +

Currently, no credit cards in our database have a dedicated bonus category for MCC 3046 (CRUZEIRO DO SUL (BRAZIJ)). Most purchases posting with this code will earn base rewards (typically 1–1.5x on everyday cards). A flat-rate cashback card is the most predictable choice for airline spending.

What merchants are classified under MCC 3046? +

MCC 3046 is assigned to businesses providing cruzeiro do sul (brazij) services. While this is a less common merchant category, any purchase that posts with code 3046 will be classified as 'CRUZEIRO DO SUL (BRAZIJ)' by your card issuer, which determines whether airline category bonuses apply to that transaction.

What is the difference between MCC 3046 and MCC 3000? +

MCC 3046 (CRUZEIRO DO SUL (BRAZIJ)) and MCC 3000 (UNITED AIRLINES) are both in the airline category but cover distinct merchant types. MCC 3046 is used for cruzeiro do sul (brazij) businesses, while MCC 3000 is assigned to united airlines merchants. Both may qualify for the same bonus category on your card — check your card's terms or use our MCC Lookup Tool to confirm.

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