Originally Posted by
megalab
Generally, cards that give bonuses based on spend at certain store categories base it on how the stores self-report themselves. The answer to your question is to ask the cards what is the specific store category (is there a number/code they use?) eligible for the bonus, then ask the stores of interest if that is how they report themselves.
Yes, that is worth a shot I guess. I have my doubts that it would work, though.
Thinking back on interactions I have had with store managers, they'd probably look at me as if I were insane, even assuming they understood the question.