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Anonymous
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Cash Back & hp.com classification

Hello everyone,

 

I was just wondering if anybody knows what is the VISA merchant code for hp.com, I tried the VISA webpage where you put the company information and it shows you the merchant code with no luck, does anyone know if it's classified as electronics? I have the US Bank cash plus and I wanted to know whether selecting electronic stores as a category would earn 5% back for purchases made through hp.com, anyone has the card or any visa card and purchased something from hp.com and can verify that? Thanks in advance!

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Anonymous
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Re: Cash Back & hp.com classification

You can use this website as a tool. 
https://www.visa.com/supplierlocator/search/index.jsp

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Kforce
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Re: Cash Back & hp.com classification

 

Have no info on Hp.com, however have found many company's have MCC's

that don't report like they should.

 

I have a Cash+, and before changing to a new category, I test the water.

I call up and ask what MCC code they have, they never know, I then tell them

that it maters as to whether I purchase a large expensive item with them

or not, this has always let me talk them into a $1.00 swipe to test the water.

.or.

Just make a small purchase on something you need.

 

Let it clear, (3-4 days) then download current records as CSV/Text file.

The code used for the transaction is shown.

 

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wasCB14
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Re: Cash Back & hp.com classification

I have no idea how hp.com codes, but I would encourage you to consider perks related to the purchase and not just cash back. With electronics, an extended warranty and/or price protection could be worth much more than 5%.

 

Your credit is good enough to have a Cash+, so I'm guessing you may have some card with relevant perks.

Personal spend: Amex Gold, Amex Schwab Plat., BofA PR+CCR(x2), Costco
Business use: Amex Bus. Plat., BBP, Lowes Amex AU, CFU AU
Perks: Delta Plat., United Explorer, IHG49, Hyatt, "Old SPG"
Mostly SD: Freedom Flex, Freedom, Arrival
Upgrade/Downgrade games: ED, BCE
SUB chasing: AA Platinum Select
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Anonymous
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Re: Cash Back & hp.com classification

You can use this website as a tool.
https://www.visa.com/supplierlocator/search/index.jsp

@KidFICO, that's the website/tool that I was referring to in my original post, I couldn't find any code for them there.



"Have no info on Hp.com, however have found many company's have MCC's

that don't report like they should.

 

I have a Cash+, and before changing to a new category, I test the water.

I call up and ask what MCC code they have, they never know, I then tell them

that it maters as to whether I purchase a large expensive item with them

or not, this has always let me talk them into a $1.00 swipe to test the water.

.or.

Just make a small purchase on something you need.

 

Let it clear, (3-4 days) then download current records as CSV/Text file.

The code used for the transaction is shown."

@Kforce, yeah, I thought I'd make a small purchase (in case all fails and I can't find an answer) so I can see what it shows up as, I made the mistake of not choosing electronic stores as a category and I wanted to see if it's worth to wait till June to make a purchase, which is pretty big, so 5% would pretty much save me about $100!

 

I was also wondering how I could see the merchant codes on my purchases through US Bank, thanks for the tip!


I have no idea how hp.com codes, but I would encourage you to consider perks related to the purchase and not just cash back. With electronics, an extended warranty and/or price protection could be worth much more than 5%.

 

Your credit is good enough to have a Cash+, so I'm guessing you may have some card with relevant perks.

 

@wasCB14, the cash plus card is a VISA signature card that does offer these perks so I wanted to maximize the rewards on this big purchase, if I could!

 

 

All feedbacks/replies are appreciated, if anybody knows how hp.com shows up on any VISA card, please let me know.

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Kforce
Valued Contributor

Re: Cash Back & hp.com classification

When you download transactions, it will have a pick-list of formats.

Pick "Microsoft Excel (CSV)" and save to your drive

Open with Excell or any Test/word processor.

The MCC code is the 5 digit number after the 23 digit transaction number,

The data fields are separated by a semi-colon ";".

 

 

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Anonymous
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Re: Cash Back & hp.com classification

Actually it doesn't show any transaction numbers in the CSV file when you download transaction, the statement also doesn't show anything other than the reference numbers unlike capital one which shows the type of merchant for every purchase. Smiley Sad

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Kforce
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Re: Cash Back & hp.com classification

Yes it does, I will do a screen capture and edit any personal account info an post in 15-20

 

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Kforce
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Re: Cash Back & hp.com classification

 

Spreadsheet View

 

Cash_Plus_MMC_Excell.png

 

 

Program Editor / Text Editor 

 

Cash_Plus_MMC_Text.png

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Anonymous
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Re: Cash Back & hp.com classification

Thank you very much for taking the time to show me.

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