COS¶
Public Reference MCC Records¶
| MCC | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 5311 | Department Stores | Non-official reference (public) |
| 5651 | Family Clothing Stores | Non-official reference (public) |
| 5691 | Men’s and Women’s Clothing Stores | Non-official reference (public) |
Top Miles Cards¶
No reward rows found.
Top Cashback Cards¶
No reward rows found.
Street Truth / User-Reported Exceptions¶
Japan pharmacies, cosmetics, and railway station shops: via Suica (exception, user verified, risk: low)¶
User reported that topping up Suica or Pasmo with 4-5 mpd cards is a reliable way to pay at Japanese merchants with unpredictable MCCs (such as pharmacies, cosmetic shops, and railway station-owned buildings) to guarantee high miles earning.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Status | active |
| Confidence | high |
| Source layer | user_reported |
| Merchant | Japan pharmacies, cosmetics, and railway station shops |
| Route | Suica |
| Programme type | bank_transfer |
| Points currency | miles |
| Miles / points | 4-5 mpd |
| Sweet spot | yes |
| Devaluation risk | low |
| Last verified | 2024-10-28 |
| Last seen | 2024-10-28T02:00:30+00:00 |
| Observed result | Bypasses unpredictable credit card MCCs at Japanese merchants |
| Caveat | Suica has a maximum holding limit of 20,000 JPY (~200 SGD) |