MCC 7841 covers VIDEO TAPE RENTAL STORES merchants, classified under entertainment. To maximize rewards at these businesses, look for credit cards with broad spending bonuses or entertainment category multipliers. MCC Lookup Tool to find which cards earn bonus rewards here.
Blockbuster and Movie Gallery are examples of businesses with MCC 7841. Purchases for video rental, movie rentals, and DVD sales fall under this category.
When you swipe your credit card at any of these merchants, the transaction posts as MCC 7841 (video tape rental stores). Your card issuer uses this code to determine whether entertainment category bonuses apply — so knowing which merchants trigger this code helps you choose the right card before you spend.
Cardholders often think this code covers all media purchases, but it's specific to video tape and DVD rentals only.
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.
MCC 7841 stands for Video Tape Rental Stores. It is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used by payment networks to classify businesses in the entertainment category. Our database tracks 2 merchants with this code.
Merchants classified under MCC 7841 (Video Tape Rental Stores) operate in the entertainment sector. Card networks assign this code during merchant onboarding based on the primary business activity. Examples include Blockbuster, Redbox.
MCC 7841 (Video Tape Rental Stores) is not currently a dedicated bonus category for most major credit cards. For entertainment 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.
Currently, no credit cards in our database have a dedicated bonus category for MCC 7841 (Video Tape Rental Stores). 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 entertainment spending.
MCC 7841 covers 2 merchants in our database, including Blockbuster, Redbox. All purchases at these merchants post as 'Video Tape Rental Stores' and trigger entertainment category bonus rates on eligible credit cards.
Blockbuster is classified under MCC 7841 (Video Tape Rental Stores). Most cards do not have a dedicated bonus category for this MCC, so purchases will earn base rewards (typically 1–1.5x). A flat-rate card is the most predictable choice here.
MCC 7841 (Video Tape Rental Stores) and MCC 7800 (Government-Owned Lotteries) are both in the entertainment category but cover distinct merchant types. MCC 7841 is used for video tape rental stores businesses, while MCC 7800 is assigned to government-owned lotteries 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.