AFTERPAY — Afterpay / Clearpay Bank Charge Explained

AFTERPAY on your bank statement may relate to Afterpay / Clearpay, which is listed in the Finance category. Afterpay (called Clearpay in the UK and Europe) is a Buy Now Pay Later service splitting purchases into four interest-free instalments. A charge is usually one instalment of an order placed at another retailer, so expect several smaller payments.

What Is the AFTERPAY Charge?

AFTERPAY may relate to Afterpay / Clearpay, which is listed in the Finance category.

Afterpay (called Clearpay in the UK and Europe) is a Buy Now Pay Later service splitting purchases into four interest-free instalments. A charge is usually one instalment of an order placed at another retailer, so expect several smaller payments. Missed payments can incur fees, and entries read AFTERPAY or CLEARPAY.

AFTERPAY is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How Do I Cancel a AFTERPAY Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from Afterpay / Clearpay by checking your email for a receipt or logging into your account on their website.
  2. Cancel a recurring payment: If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Afterpay / Clearpay account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date.
  3. Contact the merchant: If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact Afterpay / Clearpay directly using the details on this page.
  4. Contact your bank: If the merchant does not resolve the issue, contact your bank or card issuer using the number on the back of your card. They can explain what options may be available and what information they need.

What Other Names Does Afterpay / Clearpay Use on Bank Statements?

Afterpay / Clearpay may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About AFTERPAY

What is AFTERPAY on my bank statement?

AFTERPAY is a bank statement transaction code that may relate to Afterpay / Clearpay, which is listed in the Finance category. Afterpay (called Clearpay in the UK and Europe) is a Buy Now Pay Later service splitting purchases into four interest-free instalments. A charge is usually one instalment of an order placed at another retailer, so expect several smaller payments. Missed payments can incur fees, and entries read AFTERPAY or CLEARPAY. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Why is AFTERPAY on my bank statement?

AFTERPAY is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How do I cancel AFTERPAY?

If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Afterpay / Clearpay account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date. If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact Afterpay / Clearpay directly using the details on this page. If you do not recognise this entry, contact your bank or card issuer and ask them to confirm the transaction and merchant details. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised.

Related charges

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