Merchant MCC Guide

National University Of Singapore MCC & rewards

Reported MCC 8220 · Colleges, Universities, Professional Schools, and Junior Colleges

· In-store

National University Of Singapore

On-site merchant · SG

MCC 8220 · In-store terminal

Officially verified · In-store terminal

Verified MCC 8220 for In-store terminal.

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  • 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)
  • Maybank Visa Infinite3.2 MPD FCY (8X, min S$4,000/mo); 2.0 MPD FCY (5X) below

    MCC is not excluded from the bonus blacklist

    • FCY tier: S$4,000/mo retail spend needed for 8X (3.2 MPD); below it FCY earns 5X (2.0 MPD)
    • Insurance carve-out: Card T&C overrides the TREATS insurance exclusion: insurance premiums earn the 3X local rate up to S$3,000/mo. Education/medical earn 3X. Income S$150,000
    Bank terms (reviewed 2026-10-18)
  • Maybank World Mastercard3.2 MPD FCY (8X, min S$4,000/mo); 2.8 MPD FCY (7X, min S$800/mo); 4 MPD at 10X merchants

    MCC is not excluded from the bonus blacklist

    • Tiered FCY unlock: Missing S$800/mo retail spend drops ALL foreign spend to 0.4 MPD; S$4,000/mo unlocks 3.2 MPD. Min spend counts retail only (post-6th-of-month counts to next month)
    • 10X merchant earn: 4 MPD at named 10X TREATS merchants (incl. all SG petrol stations) — merchant-name-based, no online transactions, not stackable with 7X/8X
    Bank terms (reviewed 2026-10-18)
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What is National University Of Singapore's MCC Code?

National University Of Singapore uses MCC 8220 (Colleges, Universities, Professional Schools, and Junior Colleges). This Merchant Category Code is used by credit card networks to classify transactions at National University Of Singapore.

When you use your credit card at National University Of Singapore, the transaction is tagged with MCC 8220. 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 National University Of Singapore

No bonus cards found for National University Of Singapore (MCC 8220). Most cards will earn base rewards (1 MPD) on this category.


Tips for Maximizing Rewards at National University Of Singapore

  • Use the card with the highest bonus rate for MCC 8220
  • 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 National University Of Singapore use?

National University Of Singapore uses MCC 8220 (Colleges, Universities, Professional Schools, and Junior Colleges). This code classifies the merchant as a colleges, universities, professional schools, and junior colleges business.

Which credit cards earn rewards at National University Of Singapore?

Most credit cards earn base rewards (1 MPD) at National University Of Singapore. Check our MCC lookup tool to find cards with bonuses.

What should I check before choosing a card for National University Of Singapore?

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 National University Of Singapore's MCC code?

Use CheckMCC's merchant lookup tool to verify National University Of Singapore's MCC code before making large purchases. MCC codes can change, so it's always good to double-check.

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