Technical Definition
Any transaction, other than an ATM transaction, involving the placing of a wager, the purchase of a lottery ticket, spread betting, in-flight commerce gaming, or the purchase of chips or other value usable for gambling in conjunction with gambling activities provided by wagering or betting establishments such as casinos, race tracks, card parlors, airlines, and the like. Gambling transaction processing requirements are set forth in section 5.1.2.2 of the Mastercard Rules manual. Any fee charged and included in the total transaction amount must be clearly disclosed to the cardholder before completing the transaction. Such a fee must not be charged for in-flight commerce gaming transactions. Before acquiring transactions reflecting non-face-to-face gambling, an acquirer must first register the merchant with Mastercard as described in section 9.2 of the Security Rules and Procedures manual. For other types of purchases associated with the establishment, such as food, lodging, or passage, use the MCC that best describes that transaction. For information about Gaming Payment Transactions, refer to Chapter 6 in the Transaction Processing Rules manual.
Networks
ISO 18245 | Valid | Amusement Parks, Circuses, Carnivals, and Fortune Tellers |
VISA | Valid | Amusement Parks, Circuses, Carnivals, and Fortune Tellers |
MASTERCARD | Valid | Amusement Parks, Carnivals, Circuses, Fortune Tellers |
AMERICAN EXPRESS | Valid | Amusement Parks, Circuses, Carnivals, and Fortune Tellers |
Best Credit Cards for MCC 7996
MCC 7996 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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