Technical Definition
Optometrists are medical professionals that examine and treat eye defects with corrective lenses or exercises. Ophthalmologists are licensed physicians that specialize in the structures, functions, and diseases of the eye, and may perform surgery. These merchants may or may not fill eyeglass or contact lens prescriptions, or sell eyeglass frames.
Networks
| Valid | Optometrists and Ophthalmologists | |
| Valid | Optometrists and Ophthalmologists | |
| Valid | Optometrists, Ophthalmologists | |
| Valid | Optometrists and Ophthalmologists |
Best Credit Cards for MCC 8042
MCC 8042 falls under the Services category.
AXETIP RANK
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¢ |
Businesses
This MCC is grouped under the following business types:
Opticians & Eye Care Providers
Other MCCs for Opticians & Eye Care Providers:
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Merchants
The following merchants are known to historically trigger this category for rewards calculation:
No specific merchants linked yet. AxeTip is currently indexing the global merchant database for this code.









