Technical Definition
Merchants that conduct automotive repairs and general servicing. Such service may include engines, brakes, air conditioning systems, mufflers, front ends and frames, fuel systems, carburetors, radiators, windshields and windows, and electrical systems. This MCC includes the popular quick oil change merchants and lube merchants. Service shops also may or may not perform wheel alignment, balancing, and repair services. For automotive service specialists, use the MCC that best describes the service provided, for example, for tire repairs and retreads, use MCC 7534; for automotive painting, use MCC 7535; and for automotive body repair work, use MCC 7531.
Networks
| Valid | Car Washes polish automobiles or provide self-service facilities. Automotive Cleaning, Without Ancillary Services) | |
| Valid | Car Washes polish automobiles or provide self-service facilities. Automotive Cleaning, Without Ancillary Services) | |
| Valid | Car Washes | |
| Valid | Car Washes |
Best Credit Cards for MCC 7542
MCC 7542 falls under the Services category.
services Rewards Ranking
| Rank ? AxeTip Rank is strictly determined by the highest total Cash Value. Cards with identical cash payouts share the same rank. | Credit Card | Cash Value ? Actual cash liquidation value (Statement credit or deposit). | Reward Value ? Potential value if used via strategic partner redemptions (e.g., hotel transfers, airline miles). |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() KeyBank • 5x Base Rate • 5,000 Points | +$50.00 1.0¢ | +$50.00 1.0¢ |
| 2 | ![]() Goldman Sachs • 4x Base Rate • 4,000 Gm Rewards | +$40.00 1.0¢ | +$40.00 1.0¢ |
| 3 | ![]() Robinhood • 3x Base Rate • 3,000 Cash Rewards | +$30.00 1.0¢ | +$30.00 1.0¢ |
| 4 | ![]() Alliant Credit Union • 2.5x Base Rate • 2,500 Cash Rewards | +$25.00 1.0¢ | +$25.00 1.0¢ |
| 5 | ![]() American Express • 2x Base Rate • 2,000 Cash Rewards | +$20.00 1.0¢ | +$20.00 1.0¢ |
| 5 | ![]() Capital One • 2x Base Rate • 2,000 Cash Rewards | +$20.00 1.0¢ | +$20.00 1.0¢ |
| 5 | ![]() Capital One • 2x Base Rate • 2,000 Capital One Miles | +$20.00 1.0¢ | +$20.00 1.0¢ |
| 5 | ![]() Capital One • 2x Base Rate • 2,000 Capital One Miles | +$20.00 1.0¢ | +$20.00 1.0¢ |
| 5 | ![]() Capital One • 2x Base Rate • 2,000 Capital One Miles | +$20.00 1.0¢ | +$20.00 1.0¢ |
| 5 | ![]() Capital One • 2x Base Rate • 2,000 Capital One Miles | +$20.00 1.0¢ | +$20.00 1.0¢ |
Related MCCs
Merchants
The following merchants are known to historically trigger this category for rewards calculation:
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