ALDI — Aldi Bank Charge Explained

ALDI on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for Aldi, a retail company. Aldi is a German discount supermarket with stores across the UK, known for low-priced groceries and rotating Specialbuys. Charges are one-off shopping payments that vary with each visit, and Aldi does not run a subscription.

What Is the ALDI Charge?

ALDI is a transaction descriptor for Aldi, a retail company.

Aldi is a German discount supermarket with stores across the UK, known for low-priced groceries and rotating Specialbuys. Charges are one-off shopping payments that vary with each visit, and Aldi does not run a subscription. Statements typically read ALDI or ALDI STORES followed by the branch location.

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 ALDI is the official identifier that Aldi registered with Visa or Mastercard.

Is the ALDI Charge Legitimate?

A charge from this merchant may relate to a purchase, subscription, trial or another transaction. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised. It may help to check your email for a receipt, or log into your Aldi account to review recent activity.

How Do I Cancel or Dispute a ALDI Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from Aldi 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 Aldi and cancel your subscription through account settings before the next billing date.
  3. Contact the merchant: 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.
  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 Aldi Use on Bank Statements?

Aldi may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About ALDI

What is ALDI on my bank statement?

ALDI is a bank statement transaction code for Aldi, a retail company. Aldi is a German discount supermarket with stores across the UK, known for low-priced groceries and rotating Specialbuys. Charges are one-off shopping payments that vary with each visit, and Aldi does not run a subscription. Statements typically read ALDI or ALDI STORES followed by the branch location. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Is ALDI a scam?

A charge from this merchant may relate to a purchase, subscription, trial or another transaction. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised. It may help to check your email for a receipt, or log into your Aldi account to review recent activity.

Why is ALDI on my bank statement?

ALDI appears on your statement because Aldi 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 ALDI?

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.

How do I get a refund for a ALDI charge?

If you cannot resolve this with the merchant, contact your bank or card issuer. They can explain what options may be available for this type of payment and whether any time limits apply.

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