Merchant MCC Guide

Empire Hotpot & Cantonese Cuisine MCC & rewards

Reported MCC 5812 · Eating Places, Restaurants

· In-store

Empire Hotpot & Cantonese Cuisine

On-site merchant · SG

MCC 5812 · In-store terminal

Officially verified · In-store terminal

Verified MCC 5812 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 Empire Hotpot & Cantonese Cuisine's MCC Code?

Empire Hotpot & Cantonese Cuisine uses MCC 5812 (Eating Places, Restaurants). This Merchant Category Code is used by credit card networks to classify transactions at Empire Hotpot & Cantonese Cuisine.

When you use your credit card at Empire Hotpot & Cantonese Cuisine, the transaction is tagged with MCC 5812. 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 Empire Hotpot & Cantonese Cuisine

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

UOB Lady's Card

4 MPD

Eligible under Dining category

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

UOB Lady's Solitaire

4 MPD

Eligible under Dining category

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

Maybank XL Rewards

4 MPD

Eligible under Dine category

Cap: Cap at S$1,000 per calendar month across all bonus categories combined
Note: Earns 4 MPD on all foreign-currency (FCY) transactions regardless of MCC. Requires min S$500 spend per calendar month to unlock 4 MPD (else 0.4 MPD). SGD groceries, petrol, and transport are NOT bonus categories. Bonus calculated per S$5 block.

Cards That Don't Earn Bonus

These cards earn base rewards (1 MPD) at Empire Hotpot & Cantonese Cuisine:

✗OCBC Rewards

Tips for Maximizing Rewards at Empire Hotpot & Cantonese Cuisine

  • Use the card with the highest bonus rate for MCC 5812
  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What MCC code does Empire Hotpot & Cantonese Cuisine use?

Empire Hotpot & Cantonese Cuisine uses MCC 5812 (Eating Places, Restaurants). This code classifies the merchant as a eating places, restaurants business.

Which credit cards earn rewards at Empire Hotpot & Cantonese Cuisine?

10 credit cards earn bonus rewards at Empire Hotpot & Cantonese Cuisine: HSBC Revolution, UOB Preferred Platinum Visa, Citibank Rewards MasterCard, Woman's World MasterCard, UOB Visa Signature, UOB Lady's Card, UOB Lady's Solitaire, UOB KrisFlyer, Maybank XL Rewards, HSBC TravelOne.

What should I check before choosing a card for Empire Hotpot & Cantonese Cuisine?

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 Empire Hotpot & Cantonese Cuisine's MCC code?

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

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