Card Comparison

Best Credit Cards for MCC 5541

Complete comparison of credit cards that earn bonus rewards on Service Stations (with gas)

Quick Comparison

CardRateMonthly CapNotes
Citibank Rewards MasterCard4 MPDCap at $1,000 a monthNot excluded
Woman's World MasterCard4 MPDCap at $1,000 a monthNot excluded
UOB Visa Signature4 MPDMust spend between $1,000 to $1,200 via contactless and $1,000 to $1,200 for FCYNot excluded
UOB Lady's Card4 MPDCap at $1,000 per calendar month per bonus categoryEligible under Transport category
UOB Lady's Solitaire4 MPDCap at $750 per calendar month per bonus categoryEligible under Transport category
HSBC Revolution1 MPD-Not in whitelist
OCBC Rewards1 MPD-Not in whitelist
UOB Preferred Platinum Visa1 MPD-Not in whitelist
UOB KrisFlyer1 MPD-Not in whitelist

Detailed Card Analysis

Citibank Rewards MasterCard

4 MPD
Monthly Cap:Cap at $1,000 a month
Eligibility:Not excluded
Special Conditions: Online spend only - excludes travel-related MCCs (3000-3999 range)

Woman's World MasterCard

4 MPD
Monthly Cap:Cap at $1,000 a month
Eligibility:Not excluded
Special Conditions: Online spend only

UOB Visa Signature

4 MPD
Monthly Cap:Must spend between $1,000 to $1,200 via contactless and $1,000 to $1,200 for FCY
Eligibility:Not excluded
Special Conditions: Offline: Local contactless spend between $1,000-$1,200 | FCY: Foreign currency transactions between $1,000-$1,200

UOB Lady's Card

4 MPD
Monthly Cap:Cap at $1,000 per calendar month per bonus category
Eligibility:Eligible under Transport category
Special Conditions: Must select 2 bonus categories: Beauty & Wellness, Dining, Entertainment, Family, Fashion, Transport, or Travel. Earn 1X UNI$ for every $5 spent on all other eligible categories.

UOB Lady's Solitaire

4 MPD
Monthly Cap:Cap at $750 per calendar month per bonus category
Eligibility:Eligible under Transport category
Special Conditions: Must select 2 bonus categories: Beauty & Wellness, Dining, Entertainment, Family, Fashion, Transport, or Travel. Earn 1X UNI$ for every $5 spent on all other eligible categories.

πŸ’‘ How to Choose the Right Card

  • β€’ Highest rate: Choose 4 MPD cards for maximum rewards
  • β€’ Check caps: Ensure your monthly spending fits within the cap
  • β€’ Read conditions: Some cards require contactless or mobile wallet
  • β€’ Consider FCY: Foreign currency transactions may have different rules

Frequently Asked Questions

Which card should I use for MCC 5541?

For MCC 5541 (Service Stations (with gas)), we recommend Citibank Rewards MasterCard for its 4 MPD rate with a Cap at $1,000 a month.

Do these cards earn rewards on both online and offline spending for MCC 5541?

Check the special conditions for each card. Some cards like PPV have different rules for online vs offline transactions, while others like UOB Visa Signature work the same for both.

What happens if I exceed the monthly cap?

Once you hit the monthly cap, additional spending on that MCC earns the base rate (usually 1 MPD or 0.4% cashback). Consider using a secondary card to continue earning bonus rewards.

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