BA — British Airways Bank Charge Explained

BA on your bank statement may relate to British Airways, which is listed in the Travel category. British Airways is the UK's flag-carrier airline, charging for flights, seat and cabin upgrades, extra baggage and Avios. Amounts vary by route and class, and holidays booked through BA Holidays may appear separately.

What Is the BA Charge?

BA may relate to British Airways, which is listed in the Travel category.

British Airways is the UK's flag-carrier airline, charging for flights, seat and cabin upgrades, extra baggage and Avios. Amounts vary by route and class, and holidays booked through BA Holidays may appear separately. Statements usually read BRITISH A or BA followed by a reference.

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

How Do I Cancel a BA Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from British Airways 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 British Airways 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 British Airways 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 British Airways Use on Bank Statements?

British Airways may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About BA

What is BA on my bank statement?

BA is a bank statement transaction code that may relate to British Airways, which is listed in the Travel category. British Airways is the UK's flag-carrier airline, charging for flights, seat and cabin upgrades, extra baggage and Avios. Amounts vary by route and class, and holidays booked through BA Holidays may appear separately. Statements usually read BRITISH A or BA followed by a reference. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Why is BA on my bank statement?

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

How do I cancel BA?

If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your British Airways 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 British Airways 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 British Airways and all its known transaction codes, visit the British Airways merchant page.