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3071

MCC 3071: AIR BRITISH COLUBIA — Credit Card Bonus Rates

Also classified as:
Visa: “AIR BRITISH COLUBIA”
MC: “AIR BRITISH COLUBIA”
Quick Answer

MCC 3071 covers AIR BRITISH COLUBIA 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.

Air Canada, WestJet, and Swoop use MCC 3071. This code applies to all flights booked directly or through travel agents.

Common Confusion

Cardholders often think purchases from airport lounges or duty-free shops are coded as MCC 3071, but they're usually under different codes.

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 3071? +

MCC 3071 stands for AIR BRITISH COLUBIA. 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 3071? +

Merchants classified under MCC 3071 (AIR BRITISH COLUBIA) 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 3071 merchants? +

MCC 3071 (AIR BRITISH COLUBIA) 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 3071 merchants? +

Currently, no credit cards in our database have a dedicated bonus category for MCC 3071 (AIR BRITISH COLUBIA). 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 3071? +

MCC 3071 is assigned to businesses providing air british colubia services. While this is a less common merchant category, any purchase that posts with code 3071 will be classified as 'AIR BRITISH COLUBIA' by your card issuer, which determines whether airline category bonuses apply to that transaction.

What is the difference between MCC 3071 and MCC 3000? +

MCC 3071 (AIR BRITISH COLUBIA) and MCC 3000 (UNITED AIRLINES) are both in the airline category but cover distinct merchant types. MCC 3071 is used for air british colubia 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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