MCC 5542: Automated Fuel Dispensers — Credit Card Bonus Rates
MCC 5542 covers AUTOMATED FUEL DISPENSERS merchants, classified under retail. The top card is Ink Business Cash earning 5X. 46 cards earn elevated rewards at these merchants. MCC Lookup Tool to find which cards earn bonus rewards here.
Shell, Chevron, and BP stations often use MCC 5542 for automated fuel dispensers. Cardholders can earn rewards on self-service gas pump purchases.
Cardholders sometimes think all gas station expenses are coded as MCC 5542, but this code is specific to automated fuel pumps, not inside stores or car washes.
46 Cards That Earn Bonus on MCC 5542
Merchants Using MCC 5542
Related MCC Codes
MCC 5542 (Automated Fuel Dispensers) covers 12 merchants in our database. 46 credit cards earn elevated rewards on automated fuel dispensers transactions. The top earning rate is 5x from the Ink Business Cash.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MCC code 5542? +
MCC 5542 stands for Automated Fuel Dispensers. It is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used by payment networks to classify businesses in the retail category. Our database tracks 12 merchants with this code.
What types of businesses use MCC 5542? +
Merchants classified under MCC 5542 (Automated Fuel Dispensers) operate in the retail sector. Card networks assign this code during merchant onboarding based on the primary business activity. Examples include BJ's Gas, BJ's Gas Station, Costco Gas, Costco Gas Station.
Which credit cards earn bonus rewards at MCC 5542 merchants? +
The top cards for MCC 5542 (Automated Fuel Dispensers) are: Ink Business Cash (10x); Business Gold (8x); AAdvantage Executive (6x). These cards earn elevated rates specifically in the retail category. Use our card comparison above to see full bonus rates and annual fees.
How many credit cards earn bonus rewards at MCC 5542 merchants? +
46 credit cards in our database earn elevated rewards on MCC 5542 (Automated Fuel Dispensers) purchases. The top rate is 10x from the Ink Business Cash. Use the card grid above to compare all rates and annual fees.
What merchants are classified under MCC 5542? +
MCC 5542 covers 12 merchants in our database, including BJ's Gas, BJ's Gas Station, Costco Gas, Costco Gas Station, and 8 more. All purchases at these merchants post as 'Automated Fuel Dispensers' and trigger retail category bonus rates on eligible credit cards.
Does BJ's Gas count as retail for credit card rewards? +
Yes. BJ's Gas is classified under MCC 5542 (Automated Fuel Dispensers), which falls in the retail category. Cards with retail bonus categories will apply the elevated earn rate — the top option earns 10x at qualifying merchants in this code.
What is the difference between MCC 5542 and MCC 5013? +
MCC 5542 (Automated Fuel Dispensers) and MCC 5013 (Motor vehicle supplies and new parts) are both in the retail category but cover distinct merchant types. MCC 5542 is used for automated fuel dispensers businesses, while MCC 5013 is assigned to motor vehicle supplies and new parts 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.