Merchant MCC Guide

Tangram Ski Circus MCC & rewards

Contributed by QuickComet566 on 9 Oct 2026

Reported MCC 8999 · Professional Services (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Japan · In-store
Last updated: 9 Oct 2026

Tangram Ski Circus

On-site merchant · Japan

MCC 8999 · In-store terminal

Officially verified · In-store terminal

Verified MCC 8999 for In-store terminal.

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Cards that may earn bonus rewards

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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)
  • 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)
  • Maybank XL Rewards4 MPD

    Foreign-currency transactions earn the bonus rate regardless of MCC

    • Min spend: Requires min S$500 spend per calendar month to unlock 4 MPD (else 0.4 MPD)
    • Monthly cap: Cap at S$1,000 per calendar month across all bonus categories combined
    • FCY bonus: Earns 4 MPD on all foreign-currency transactions regardless of MCC
    • Excluded local categories: SGD groceries, petrol, and transport are NOT bonus categories. Bonus calculated per S$5 block.
    Editorial review (reviewed 2026-08-23)
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What is Tangram Ski Circus's MCC Code?

Tangram Ski Circus uses MCC 8999 (Professional Services (Not Elsewhere Classified)). This Merchant Category Code is used by credit card networks to classify transactions at Tangram Ski Circus.

When you use your credit card at Tangram Ski Circus, the transaction is tagged with MCC 8999. 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 Tangram Ski Circus

Maybank XL Rewards

4 MPD

Eligible via foreign-currency (FCY) transactions regardless of MCC

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 Tangram Ski Circus:

✗HSBC Revolution
✗OCBC Rewards
✗UOB Preferred Platinum Visa
✗Citibank Rewards MasterCard
✗Woman's World MasterCard
✗UOB Visa Signature
✗UOB Lady's Card
✗UOB Lady's Solitaire
✗UOB KrisFlyer
✗HSBC TravelOne

Tips for Maximizing Rewards at Tangram Ski Circus

  • Use the card with the highest bonus rate for MCC 8999
  • 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

Related Merchants

These merchants use the same MCC code (8999) as Tangram Ski Circus:


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Frequently Asked Questions

What MCC code does Tangram Ski Circus use?

Tangram Ski Circus uses MCC 8999 (Professional Services (Not Elsewhere Classified)). This code classifies the merchant as a professional services (not elsewhere classified) business.

Which credit cards earn rewards at Tangram Ski Circus?

1 credit cards earn bonus rewards at Tangram Ski Circus: Maybank XL Rewards.

What should I check before choosing a card for Tangram Ski Circus?

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 Tangram Ski Circus's MCC code?

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

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