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MCC Code
3285

MCC 3285: AERO PERU — Credit Card Bonus Rates

Also classified as:
Visa: “AERO PERU”
MC: “AERO PERU”
Quick Answer

MCC 3285 covers AERO PERU 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.

Aero Peru and other airlines use MCC 3285. It codes for flights, tickets, and in-flight purchases.

Common Confusion

Cardholders often think all travel expenses go here. But only direct airline transactions are coded as MCC 3285.

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 3285? +

MCC 3285 stands for AERO PERU. 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 3285? +

Merchants classified under MCC 3285 (AERO PERU) 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 3285 merchants? +

MCC 3285 (AERO PERU) 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 3285 merchants? +

Currently, no credit cards in our database have a dedicated bonus category for MCC 3285 (AERO PERU). 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 3285? +

MCC 3285 is assigned to businesses providing aero peru services. While this is a less common merchant category, any purchase that posts with code 3285 will be classified as 'AERO PERU' by your card issuer, which determines whether airline category bonuses apply to that transaction.

What is the difference between MCC 3285 and MCC 3000? +

MCC 3285 (AERO PERU) and MCC 3000 (UNITED AIRLINES) are both in the airline category but cover distinct merchant types. MCC 3285 is used for aero peru 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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