MCC 7994: Video Game Arcades/Establishments — Credit Card Bonus Rates
MCC 7994 covers VIDEO GAME ARCADES/ESTABLISHMENTS merchants, classified under entertainment. The top card is Savor earning 8X. 3 cards earn elevated rewards at these merchants. MCC Lookup Tool to find which cards earn bonus rewards here.
Arcades like Dave & Buster's and GameWorks use MCC 7994. Purchases include tokens, game credits, and arcade snacks.
Cardholders often think this category covers all video games or gaming merchandise, but it's specifically for in-arcade spending.
3 Cards That Earn Bonus on MCC 7994
Merchants Using MCC 7994
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MCC 7994 (Video Game Arcades/Establishments) covers 8 merchants in our database. 3 credit cards earn elevated rewards on video game arcades/establishments transactions. The top earning rate is 8x from the Savor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MCC code 7994? +
MCC 7994 stands for Video Game Arcades/Establishments. It is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used by payment networks to classify businesses in the entertainment category. Our database tracks 8 merchants with this code.
What types of businesses use MCC 7994? +
Merchants classified under MCC 7994 (Video Game Arcades/Establishments) operate in the entertainment sector. Card networks assign this code during merchant onboarding based on the primary business activity. Examples include Battle.net, Best Buy Gaming, EA Play, GameStop.
Which credit cards earn bonus rewards at MCC 7994 merchants? +
The top cards for MCC 7994 (Video Game Arcades/Establishments) are: Savor (8x); Venture X (8x); Xbox (8x). These cards earn elevated rates specifically in the entertainment category. Use our card comparison above to see full bonus rates and annual fees.
How many credit cards earn bonus rewards at MCC 7994 merchants? +
3 credit cards in our database earn elevated rewards on MCC 7994 (Video Game Arcades/Establishments) purchases. The top rate is 8x from the Savor. Use the card grid above to compare all rates and annual fees.
What merchants are classified under MCC 7994? +
MCC 7994 covers 8 merchants in our database, including Battle.net, Best Buy Gaming, EA Play, GameStop, and 4 more. All purchases at these merchants post as 'Video Game Arcades/Establishments' and trigger entertainment category bonus rates on eligible credit cards.
Does Battle.net count as entertainment for credit card rewards? +
Yes. Battle.net is classified under MCC 7994 (Video Game Arcades/Establishments), which falls in the entertainment category. Cards with entertainment bonus categories will apply the elevated earn rate — the top option earns 8x at qualifying merchants in this code.
What is the difference between MCC 7994 and MCC 7800? +
MCC 7994 (Video Game Arcades/Establishments) and MCC 7800 (Government-Owned Lotteries) are both in the entertainment category but cover distinct merchant types. MCC 7994 is used for video game arcades/establishments 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.