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For CC rewards, is heating oil considered a utility?

trix_r_4_kids — Sat, 23 Nov 2013 12:15:15 GMT

I was recently approved for a Barclay Rewards card that earns 2% on utilities and gas. Living the Northeast, we use #2 heating oil to warm our home in the winter. Typically, we pay cash. It dawned on me that I could use my card and PIF while earning rewards.

Does anyone know if #2 heating oil would qualify as a utility or gas?

I called my oil company but they had no idea what I was talking about when I asked about credit card purchase categories.

Re: For CC rewards, is heating oil considered a utility?

DaveSignal — Sat, 23 Nov 2013 12:28:46 GMT

It would work if you purchased the oil from a utility company. If you buy the heating oil from a gas station or retail store, then it will not count. It is directly related to the merchant code used in the credit card transaction.

Re: For CC rewards, is heating oil considered a utility?

Anonymous — Sat, 23 Nov 2013 12:53:21 GMT

Order fuel oil on the card and find out. You will get some reward and it is more than paying cash.