ADIDAS — Adidas Bank Charge Explained

ADIDAS on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for Adidas, a retail company. Adidas is a German sportswear brand, and charges usually cover purchases from adidas.co.uk or its app, often with adiClub membership. These are one-off orders that vary by basket.

What Is the ADIDAS Charge?

ADIDAS is a transaction descriptor for Adidas, a retail company.

Adidas is a German sportswear brand, and charges usually cover purchases from adidas.co.uk or its app, often with adiClub membership. These are one-off orders that vary by basket. They typically appear as ADIDAS on your statement.

This code appears on your bank statement because banks display a short payment reference — set by the merchant's payment processor — rather than the company's full trading name. The code ADIDAS is the official identifier that Adidas registered with Visa or Mastercard.

Is the ADIDAS Charge Legitimate?

Adidas is a well-known, legitimate company. Most charges from this merchant are authorised and relate to purchases or subscriptions you signed up for. If you don't recognise the charge, check your email for a receipt or log into your Adidas account to review recent activity.

How Do I Cancel or Dispute a ADIDAS Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from Adidas by checking your email for a receipt or logging into your account on their website.
  2. Cancel your subscription: If you no longer want the service, log in to Adidas and cancel your subscription through account settings before the next billing date.
  3. Contact the merchant: If you do not recognise the charge, contact Adidas customer support and ask for an explanation and refund.
  4. Dispute with your bank: If the merchant does not resolve the issue, call the number on the back of your card and ask to raise a chargeback on the ADIDAS transaction. Provide the transaction date and amount.
  5. Section 75 rights: If you paid by credit card and the amount was over £100, you may have additional protection under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974.

What Other Names Does Adidas Use on Bank Statements?

Adidas may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About ADIDAS

What is ADIDAS on my bank statement?

ADIDAS is a bank statement transaction code for Adidas, a retail company. Adidas is a German sportswear brand, and charges usually cover purchases from adidas.co.uk or its app, often with adiClub membership. These are one-off orders that vary by basket. They typically appear as ADIDAS on your statement. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Is ADIDAS a scam?

Adidas is a well-known, legitimate company. Most charges from this merchant are authorised and relate to purchases or subscriptions you signed up for. If you don't recognise the charge, check your email for a receipt or log into your Adidas account to review recent activity.

Why is ADIDAS on my bank statement?

ADIDAS appears on your statement because Adidas processed a payment through their card payment provider. The code is set by their payment processor and is the official descriptor registered with Visa or Mastercard. Common reasons include a subscription renewal, a one-off purchase, or a trial period that has converted to a paid plan.

How do I cancel ADIDAS?

To stop ADIDAS charges from appearing on your statement, you need to cancel your Adidas subscription or account. Log in to the Adidas website, go to your account settings, and cancel your subscription. If you cannot find the cancellation option or do not recognise the charge, contact your bank to dispute it and block future payments.

How do I get a refund for a ADIDAS charge?

If you believe you have been charged incorrectly by Adidas, first contact their customer support to request a refund. If they are unresponsive or unhelpful, contact your bank and ask to raise a chargeback. You typically have up to 120 days from the transaction date to raise a chargeback claim. For credit card purchases over £100, you may also be protected under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act.

For more information about Adidas and all its known transaction codes, visit the Adidas merchant page.