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MCC Code
3388

MCC 3388: Car Rental — Credit Card Bonus Rates

Also classified as:
Visa: “Car Rental”
MC: “Car Rental”
Quick Answer

MCC 3388 covers CAR RENTAL 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.

Hertz, Enterprise, and Avis are well-known car rental companies that use MCC 3388. Any charges for renting a vehicle from these businesses will be coded under this category.

Common Confusion

Cardholders often误以为加油站加油也会被分类为MCC 3388,但实际上加油属于其他类别。

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 3388? +

MCC 3388 stands for Car Rental. 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 3388? +

Merchants classified under MCC 3388 (Car Rental) 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 3388 merchants? +

MCC 3388 (Car Rental) 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 3388 merchants? +

Currently, no credit cards in our database have a dedicated bonus category for MCC 3388 (Car Rental). 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 3388? +

MCC 3388 is assigned to businesses providing car rental services. While this is a less common merchant category, any purchase that posts with code 3388 will be classified as 'Car Rental' by your card issuer, which determines whether airline category bonuses apply to that transaction.

What is the difference between MCC 3388 and MCC 3000? +

MCC 3388 (Car Rental) and MCC 3000 (UNITED AIRLINES) are both in the airline category but cover distinct merchant types. MCC 3388 is used for car rental 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.

Data verified Mar 2026 · Methodology · Advertiser Disclosure