ATT* — AT&T Bank Charge Explained

ATT* on your bank statement may relate to AT&T, which is listed in the Telecom category. AT&T is a US telecommunications company providing mobile, internet and TV services. It typically appears as AT&T or ATT on your statement.

What Is the ATT* Charge?

ATT* may relate to AT&T, which is listed in the Telecom category.

AT&T is a US telecommunications company providing mobile, internet and TV services. It typically appears as AT&T or ATT on your statement.

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

How Do I Cancel a ATT* Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from AT&T 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 AT&T 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 AT&T 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 AT&T Use on Bank Statements?

AT&T may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About ATT*

What is ATT* on my bank statement?

ATT* is a bank statement transaction code that may relate to AT&T, which is listed in the Telecom category. AT&T is a US telecommunications company providing mobile, internet and TV services. It typically appears as AT&T or ATT on your statement. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Why is ATT* on my bank statement?

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

How do I cancel ATT*?

If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your AT&T 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 AT&T 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.

More About the ATT* Charge

What an AT&T charge is

A charge showing as AT&T (or variants like ATT, AT&T BILL, AT&T MOBILITY, or ATT WIRELESS) is a payment to AT&T, the US telecommunications company. AT&T Mobility is the wireless/mobile side of the business, while a plain "AT&T" or "AT&T BILL" descriptor can also cover home internet, TV, or landline services. These are typically recurring monthly bills.

Why the amount can change month to month

Unlike a flat subscription, a phone or internet bill can vary: added data, roaming or international usage, device-instalment payments, one-off equipment or activation fees, prorated charges when you change plan mid-cycle, late fees, or taxes and surcharges. Your itemised bill will show the breakdown.

Why it might appear when you don't recognise it

Examples include: autopay for a plan you or a family member set up, a device-payment instalment continuing after a phone purchase, a line on a shared/family plan, or a service that was bundled at sign-up.

How to confirm, manage, or cancel it

Sign in to your account at att.com or the myAT&T app to see your itemised bill, current plan, and autopay settings — this confirms exactly what the charge covers. From there you can manage the plan, turn off autopay, or arrange cancellation. AT&T customer service can also walk through a specific charge if the online bill isn't clear.

Contacting AT&T

If your itemised bill shows something you didn't authorise, dispute it with AT&T first.

Related charges

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