AMAZON VIDEO on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for Amazon Prime Video, a subscription company. Amazon Prime Video is Amazon's streaming service, available as part of a Prime membership or as a standalone subscription. Recurring charges are your monthly or annual subscription, and you may see separate amounts for film or TV rentals and channel add-ons such as Paramount+ or MGM+.
AMAZON VIDEO is a transaction descriptor for Amazon Prime Video, a subscription company.
Amazon Prime Video is Amazon's streaming service, available as part of a Prime membership or as a standalone subscription. Recurring charges are your monthly or annual subscription, and you may see separate amounts for film or TV rentals and channel add-ons such as Paramount+ or MGM+. Look for PRIMEVIDEO, AMAZON PRIME or AMZN Digital 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 AMAZON VIDEO is the official identifier that Amazon Prime Video registered with Visa or Mastercard.
Amazon Prime Video 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 Amazon Prime Video account to review recent activity.
Amazon Prime Video may also appear on your statement as:
AMAZON VIDEO is a bank statement transaction code for Amazon Prime Video, a subscription company. Amazon Prime Video is Amazon's streaming service, available as part of a Prime membership or as a standalone subscription. Recurring charges are your monthly or annual subscription, and you may see separate amounts for film or TV rentals and channel add-ons such as Paramount+ or MGM+. Look for PRIMEVIDEO, AMAZON PRIME or AMZN Digital on your statement. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.
Amazon Prime Video 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 Amazon Prime Video account to review recent activity.
AMAZON VIDEO appears on your statement because Amazon Prime Video 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.
To stop AMAZON VIDEO charges from appearing on your statement, you need to cancel your Amazon Prime Video subscription or account. Log in to the Amazon Prime Video 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.
If you believe you have been charged incorrectly by Amazon Prime Video, 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 Amazon Prime Video and all its known transaction codes, visit the Amazon Prime Video merchant page.