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MCC Code
3389

MCC 3389: AVIS RENT-A-CAR — Credit Card Bonus Rates

Also classified as:
Visa: “AVIS RENT-A-CAR”
MC: “AVIS RENT-A-CAR”
Quick Answer

MCC 3389 covers AVIS RENT-A-CAR 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.

AVIS Rent-A-Car, Enterprise, and Hertz use MCC 3389. Specific purchases include car rentals and related services like insurance.

Common Confusion

Cardholders often think fuel expenses at rental car counters get coded here, but they don't; those are usually coded under fuel-related MCCs.

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 3389? +

MCC 3389 stands for AVIS RENT-A-CAR. 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 3389? +

Merchants classified under MCC 3389 (AVIS RENT-A-CAR) 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 3389 merchants? +

MCC 3389 (AVIS RENT-A-CAR) 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 3389 merchants? +

Currently, no credit cards in our database have a dedicated bonus category for MCC 3389 (AVIS RENT-A-CAR). 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 3389? +

MCC 3389 is assigned to businesses providing avis rent-a-car services. While this is a less common merchant category, any purchase that posts with code 3389 will be classified as 'AVIS RENT-A-CAR' by your card issuer, which determines whether airline category bonuses apply to that transaction.

What is the difference between MCC 3389 and MCC 3000? +

MCC 3389 (AVIS RENT-A-CAR) and MCC 3000 (UNITED AIRLINES) are both in the airline category but cover distinct merchant types. MCC 3389 is used for avis rent-a-car 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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