Merchant MCC Guide

Barnes & Noble MCC & rewards

Reported MCC 5942 · Book Stores

· In-store

Barnes & Noble

On-site merchant · SG

MCC 5942 · In-store terminal

Officially verified · In-store terminal

Verified MCC 5942 for In-store terminal.

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Cards that may earn bonus rewards

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  • DBS yuu CardUp to 10 MPD / 18% at participating yuu merchants

    MCC is not excluded from the bonus blacklist

    • Merchant-list rule: Bonus tied to named participating yuu merchants, not MCCs. Must scan/link yuu ID AND pay with card. Merchants (T&C Appendix 1, 7 Aug 2026): Cold Storage/CS Fresh/Jasons Deli, Giant/Hypermart/Express, Guardian, 7-Eleven, foodpanda (delivery/pickup/shops/pandamart), Gojek, SimplyGo (rides only, no top-ups), Charge+, Singtel Shop/Exclusive Retailers, CHAGEE (app orders only). Per-merchant exclusions apply (e.g. Changi Airport 7-Eleven/Guardian stores, Cold Storage On The Go = base only, foodpanda PayPal-tagged/dine-in/pandago/corporate excluded)
    • Top-tier unlock: 10 MPD/18% tier needs S$800 min spend AND ≥4 distinct participating merchants per calendar month, else 2.8 MPD/5%
    • Monthly cap: 28,800 bonus yuu Points/month (≈S$822.86 spend; S$144 cash or 8,000 miles)
    Editorial review (reviewed 2026-10-18)
  • The American Express Platinum Charge Card5.0 MPD at 10Xcelerator partners enrolled, first S$16,000 partner spend/yr (20 MR per S$1.60)

    MCC is not excluded from the bonus blacklist

    • Merchant-list bonus: 10Xcelerator is a named-partner list (not MCC); requires annual enrolment (go.amex/bonusmrenrolment-plat), direct partner payment only (Kris+/PayPal excluded); above the S$16,000 partner-spend cap earns 10 MR/S$1.60 (~2.5 MPD). SIA/Scoot direct flights earn 5 MR/S$1.60 (1.25 MPD)
    • Annual fee: S$1,744 charge card, non-waivable. Category exclusions per amex-sg-exclusions.pdf; education exclusion does NOT apply to The Platinum Card
    Editorial review (reviewed 2026-10-18)
  • DCS Imperium World Elite Card4 MPD overseas FCY (6X + 4X) with S$4,000/mo foreign spend

    MCC is not excluded from the bonus blacklist

    • Overseas threshold: 4 MPD requires S$4,000/mo FOREIGN-currency spend (else 2.4 MPD overseas); local earns 1.6 MPD. DCC transactions excluded
    • Invite-only: Invite/waitlist acquisition; S$1,294.92 annual fee non-waivable (comes with 40,000-mile gift); lifetime cap 2,000,000 Imperium Points (~800,000 miles)
    Editorial review (reviewed 2026-10-18)
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What is Barnes & Noble's MCC Code?

Barnes & Noble uses MCC 5942 (Book Stores). This Merchant Category Code is used by credit card networks to classify transactions at Barnes & Noble.

When you use your credit card at Barnes & Noble, the transaction is tagged with MCC 5942. Your credit card issuer uses this code to determine what rewards you earn—whether it's bonus miles, cashback, or base points.

Best Credit Cards for Barnes & Noble

HSBC Revolution

4 MPD

Included in whitelist

Cap: Cap at $1,000 a month

UOB Preferred Platinum Visa

4 MPD

Included in whitelist and not excluded

Cap: Cap at $600 a month per spend type

Citibank Rewards MasterCard

4 MPD

Not excluded

Cap: Cap at $1,000 a month
Note: Online spend only - excludes travel-related MCCs (3000-3999 range)

Woman's World MasterCard

4 MPD

Not excluded

Cap: Cap at $1,000 a month
Note: Online spend only

UOB Visa Signature

4 MPD

Not excluded

Cap: Must spend between $1,000 to $1,200 via contactless and $1,000 to $1,200 for FCY
Note: On Site: Local contactless spend between $1,000-$1,200 | FCY: Foreign currency transactions between $1,000-$1,200

Cards That Don't Earn Bonus

These cards earn base rewards (1 MPD) at Barnes & Noble:

✗OCBC Rewards
✗UOB Lady's Card
✗UOB Lady's Solitaire
✗Maybank XL Rewards

Tips for Maximizing Rewards at Barnes & Noble

  • Use the card with the highest bonus rate for MCC 5942
  • Track monthly caps to avoid missing out on bonus rewards
  • Check if contactless vs inserted card affects your rewards rate
  • Verify the MCC before making large purchases to ensure bonus eligibility
  • Consider having multiple cards to maximize rewards across different spending categories

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These merchants use the same MCC code (5942) as Barnes & Noble:

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• offline
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• offline
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• offline
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• offline
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• offline
Fika Fika Café (Eslite)
• offline
Fish Pond
• offline
Henry Bookbinding Co
• offline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What MCC code does Barnes & Noble use?

Barnes & Noble uses MCC 5942 (Book Stores). This code classifies the merchant as a book stores business.

Which credit cards earn rewards at Barnes & Noble?

7 credit cards earn bonus rewards at Barnes & Noble: HSBC Revolution, UOB Preferred Platinum Visa, Citibank Rewards MasterCard, Woman's World MasterCard, UOB Visa Signature, UOB KrisFlyer, HSBC TravelOne.

What should I check before choosing a card for Barnes & Noble?

Compare the reward rate, monthly caps, minimum spend and payment-mode conditions. The issuer's terms determine the final reward for a transaction.

How do I verify Barnes & Noble's MCC code?

Use CheckMCC's merchant lookup tool to verify Barnes & Noble's MCC code before making large purchases. MCC codes can change, so it's always good to double-check.

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