MCC 7512: Car Rental Companies ( Not Listed Below) — Credit Card Bonus Rates
MCC 7512 covers CAR RENTAL COMPANIES ( NOT LISTED BELOW) merchants, classified under car rental. The top card is Hilton Honors Aspire earning 7X. 3 cards earn elevated rewards at these merchants. MCC Lookup Tool to find which cards earn bonus rewards here.
Real-World Examples: MCC 7512 Merchants
Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise are examples of car rental companies using MCC 7512. Specific purchases include renting cars for business or personal trips.
When you swipe your credit card at any of these merchants, the transaction posts as MCC 7512 (car rental companies ( not listed below)). Your card issuer uses this code to determine whether car rental category bonuses apply — so knowing which merchants trigger this code helps you choose the right card before you spend.
MCC 7512 vs Similar Codes
Cardholders often mistake gas station charges for car rentals since both involve vehicles. However, fuel purchases fall under a different MCC.
This distinction matters because different MCC codes can trigger different bonus rates on your credit card, even for similar types of merchants. Always check your transaction statement to confirm which MCC posted — some card issuers allow you to see the MCC in their app or online portal.
3 Cards That Earn Bonus on MCC 7512
Annual Rewards at MCC 7512 Merchants by Spending Level
How much you earn annually from car rental companies ( not listed below) spending (MCC 7512), based on effective cashback value after accounting for point valuations:
Calculations assume 100% of spending qualifies at MCC 7512 merchants. Effective value uses current point valuations from our Points Calculator. Annual fee not deducted — see individual card reviews for net value after fee.
Merchants Using MCC 7512
Related MCC Codes
MCC 7512 (Car Rental Companies ( Not Listed Below)) covers 27 merchants in our database. 3 credit cards earn elevated rewards on car rental companies ( not listed below) transactions. The top earning rate is 7x from the Hilton Honors Aspire.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MCC code 7512? +
MCC 7512 stands for Car Rental Companies ( Not Listed Below). It is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used by payment networks to classify businesses in the car_rental category. Our database tracks 27 merchants with this code.
What types of businesses use MCC 7512? +
Merchants classified under MCC 7512 (Car Rental Companies ( Not Listed Below)) operate in the car_rental sector. Card networks assign this code during merchant onboarding based on the primary business activity. Examples include ACE Rent A Car, Advantage Rent A Car, Alamo Rent A Car, Alamo Rent A Car.
Which credit cards earn bonus rewards at MCC 7512 merchants? +
The top cards for MCC 7512 (Car Rental Companies ( Not Listed Below)) are: Hilton Honors Aspire (4x); AAdvantage Business World Elite (3x); AAdvantage Aviator World Elite Business (3x). These cards earn elevated rates specifically in the car_rental category. Use our card comparison above to see full bonus rates and annual fees.
How many credit cards earn bonus rewards at MCC 7512 merchants? +
3 credit cards in our database earn elevated rewards on MCC 7512 (Car Rental Companies ( Not Listed Below)) purchases. The top rate is 4x from the Hilton Honors Aspire. Use the card grid above to compare all rates and annual fees.
What merchants are classified under MCC 7512? +
MCC 7512 covers 27 merchants in our database, including ACE Rent A Car, Advantage Rent A Car, Alamo Rent A Car, Alamo Rent A Car, and 23 more. All purchases at these merchants post as 'Car Rental Companies ( Not Listed Below)' and trigger car_rental category bonus rates on eligible credit cards.
Does ACE Rent A Car count as car_rental for credit card rewards? +
Yes. ACE Rent A Car is classified under MCC 7512 (Car Rental Companies ( Not Listed Below)), which falls in the car_rental category. Cards with car_rental bonus categories will apply the elevated earn rate — the top option earns 4x at qualifying merchants in this code.
What is the difference between MCC 7512 and MCC 7511? +
MCC 7512 (Car Rental Companies ( Not Listed Below)) and MCC 7511 (Truck Stop) are both in the car_rental category but cover distinct merchant types. MCC 7512 is used for car rental companies ( not listed below) businesses, while MCC 7511 is assigned to truck stop 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.