ANGLIAN WATER — Anglian Water Bank Charge Explained

ANGLIAN WATER on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for Anglian Water, a utilities company. Anglian Water supplies water and wastewater services across East Anglia and surrounding areas. A recurring charge is your water bill, normally paid monthly or in instalments by Direct Debit.

What Is the ANGLIAN WATER Charge?

ANGLIAN WATER is a transaction descriptor for Anglian Water, a utilities company.

Anglian Water supplies water and wastewater services across East Anglia and surrounding areas. A recurring charge is your water bill, normally paid monthly or in instalments by Direct Debit. It typically appears as ANGLIAN WATER 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 ANGLIAN WATER is the official identifier that Anglian Water registered with Visa or Mastercard.

Is the ANGLIAN WATER 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 Anglian Water account to review recent activity.

How Do I Cancel or Dispute a ANGLIAN WATER Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from Anglian Water 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 Anglian Water 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 Anglian Water Use on Bank Statements?

Anglian Water may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About ANGLIAN WATER

What is ANGLIAN WATER on my bank statement?

ANGLIAN WATER is a bank statement transaction code for Anglian Water, a utilities company. Anglian Water supplies water and wastewater services across East Anglia and surrounding areas. A recurring charge is your water bill, normally paid monthly or in instalments by Direct Debit. It typically appears as ANGLIAN WATER on your statement. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Is ANGLIAN WATER 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 Anglian Water account to review recent activity.

Why is ANGLIAN WATER on my bank statement?

ANGLIAN WATER appears on your statement because Anglian Water 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 ANGLIAN WATER?

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 ANGLIAN WATER 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 Anglian Water and all its known transaction codes, visit the Anglian Water merchant page.