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MCC Code
3705

MCC 3705: SANDMAN INNS — Credit Card Bonus Rates

Also classified as:
Visa: “SANDMAN INNS”
MC: “SANDMAN INNS”
Quick Answer

MCC 3705 covers SANDMAN INNS 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.

Motels like Motel 6 and Sandman Inns use MCC 3705. Purchases at roadside inns, budget hotels, and motel chains fall under this code.

Common Confusion

Cardholders often think any hotel booking falls under travel rewards, but economical motels and inns have their own category.

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 3705? +

MCC 3705 stands for SANDMAN INNS. 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 3705? +

Merchants classified under MCC 3705 (SANDMAN INNS) 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 3705 merchants? +

MCC 3705 (SANDMAN INNS) 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 3705 merchants? +

Currently, no credit cards in our database have a dedicated bonus category for MCC 3705 (SANDMAN INNS). 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 3705? +

MCC 3705 is assigned to businesses providing sandman inns services. While this is a less common merchant category, any purchase that posts with code 3705 will be classified as 'SANDMAN INNS' by your card issuer, which determines whether airline category bonuses apply to that transaction.

What is the difference between MCC 3705 and MCC 3000? +

MCC 3705 (SANDMAN INNS) and MCC 3000 (UNITED AIRLINES) are both in the airline category but cover distinct merchant types. MCC 3705 is used for sandman inns 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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