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MCC Code
3548

MCC 3548: HOTELES MELIA — Credit Card Bonus Rates

Also classified as:
Visa: “HOTELES MELIA”
MC: “HOTELES MELIA”
Quick Answer

MCC 3548 covers HOTELES MELIA 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.

Melia Hotels International uses MCC 3548. Specific purchases include hotel stays, room service, and spa services at Melia properties.

Common Confusion

Cardholders often misunderstand that dining expenses within a Melia Hotel are coded as entertainment rather than the hotel's specific MCC.

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 3548? +

MCC 3548 stands for HOTELES MELIA. 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 3548? +

Merchants classified under MCC 3548 (HOTELES MELIA) 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 3548 merchants? +

MCC 3548 (HOTELES MELIA) 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 3548 merchants? +

Currently, no credit cards in our database have a dedicated bonus category for MCC 3548 (HOTELES MELIA). 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 3548? +

MCC 3548 is assigned to businesses providing hoteles melia services. While this is a less common merchant category, any purchase that posts with code 3548 will be classified as 'HOTELES MELIA' by your card issuer, which determines whether airline category bonuses apply to that transaction.

What is the difference between MCC 3548 and MCC 3000? +

MCC 3548 (HOTELES MELIA) and MCC 3000 (UNITED AIRLINES) are both in the airline category but cover distinct merchant types. MCC 3548 is used for hoteles melia 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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