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MCC Code
3738

MCC 3738: TROPICANA RESORT AND CASINO — Credit Card Bonus Rates

Also classified as:
Visa: “TROPICANA RESORT AND CASINO”
MC: “TROPICANA RESORT AND CASINO”
Quick Answer

MCC 3738 covers TROPICANA RESORT AND CASINO 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.

Tropicana Resort and Casino in Las Vegas uses MCC 3738. Other resorts like Caesar's Palace and Bellagio also fit this code for their gambling services.

Common Confusion

Cardholders often think all hotel charges are coded as 3738, but only casino and gambling expenses get this code.

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 3738? +

MCC 3738 stands for TROPICANA RESORT AND CASINO. 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 3738? +

Merchants classified under MCC 3738 (TROPICANA RESORT AND CASINO) 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 3738 merchants? +

MCC 3738 (TROPICANA RESORT AND CASINO) 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 3738 merchants? +

Currently, no credit cards in our database have a dedicated bonus category for MCC 3738 (TROPICANA RESORT AND CASINO). 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 3738? +

MCC 3738 is assigned to businesses providing tropicana resort and casino services. While this is a less common merchant category, any purchase that posts with code 3738 will be classified as 'TROPICANA RESORT AND CASINO' by your card issuer, which determines whether airline category bonuses apply to that transaction.

What is the difference between MCC 3738 and MCC 3000? +

MCC 3738 (TROPICANA RESORT AND CASINO) and MCC 3000 (UNITED AIRLINES) are both in the airline category but cover distinct merchant types. MCC 3738 is used for tropicana resort and casino 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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