Verified Category & Rewards Summary

2 Data Points

What Category Does Staples Code As on Citi Shop Your Way Mastercard?

Staples most commonly codes as Retail1 of 2 reports (50%)

Across 2 verified community data points, Staples (USA) purchases on the Citi Shop Your Way Mastercard most frequently code as Retail (50% of reports), earning up to 1% Cash Back Shop Your Way Points. Other reported categories include Office Supplies And Printing (1 report).

Most Reported Category

Retail

50% (1/2 reports)

Earning Rate

1% Cash Back

Shop Your Way Points

Community Reports

2 Reports

In-Store, Online

Last Verified

2025-09-24

Via Card

Reported Category Breakdown

Retail1 DP (50%) · 1% cash back
Office Supplies And Printing1 DP (50%) · 1% cash back

Verified Community Submissions (2)

Sorted newest first
Retail1% Cash Back
Verified 2025-09-24
Purchase TypeIn-Store (USA)
Paid ThroughCard
Amount & Rewards$300.00 → 3000 Shop Your Way Points
Gift Card / ReloadVisa
Office Supplies And Printing1% Cash Back
Verified 2025-09-20
Purchase TypeOnline (USA)
Paid ThroughCard
Amount & Rewards$500.00 → 5000 Shop Your Way Points
Gift Card / ReloadVisa
Does not count as retail spending

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What category does Staples code as on Citi Shop Your Way Mastercard?▼

Based on 2 verified community data points (50% reporting Retail), Staples in-store purchases code as Retail on the Citi Shop Your Way Mastercard.

How many points or cash back do you earn at Staples with Citi Shop Your Way Mastercard?▼

You earn 1% Cash Back on Staples purchases with the Citi Shop Your Way Mastercard, as it codes as Retail.

Does Staples code consistently as Retail?▼

Community reports indicate varying categories depending on purchase method or merchant terminal:

  • Retail: 50% (1 report) — earns 1% cash back
  • Office Supplies And Printing: 50% (1 report) — earns 1% cash back