BDC BOOKING — Booking.com Bank Charge Explained

BDC BOOKING on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for Booking.com, a travel company. Booking.com is a major travel platform for hotels, flights, car hire and attractions. Charges vary by booking, and depending on the property you may be billed by Booking.com or directly by the hotel, sometimes with a pre-authorisation.

What Is the BDC BOOKING Charge?

BDC BOOKING is a transaction descriptor for Booking.com, a travel company.

Booking.com is a major travel platform for hotels, flights, car hire and attractions. Charges vary by booking, and depending on the property you may be billed by Booking.com or directly by the hotel, sometimes with a pre-authorisation. They typically appear as BOOKING.COM 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 BDC BOOKING is the official identifier that Booking.com registered with Visa or Mastercard.

Is the BDC BOOKING 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 Booking.com account to review recent activity.

How Do I Cancel or Dispute a BDC BOOKING Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from Booking.com 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 Booking.com 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 Booking.com Use on Bank Statements?

Booking.com may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About BDC BOOKING

What is BDC BOOKING on my bank statement?

BDC BOOKING is a bank statement transaction code for Booking.com, a travel company. Booking.com is a major travel platform for hotels, flights, car hire and attractions. Charges vary by booking, and depending on the property you may be billed by Booking.com or directly by the hotel, sometimes with a pre-authorisation. They typically appear as BOOKING.COM on your statement. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Is BDC BOOKING 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 Booking.com account to review recent activity.

Why is BDC BOOKING on my bank statement?

BDC BOOKING appears on your statement because Booking.com 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 BDC BOOKING?

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 BDC BOOKING 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 Booking.com and all its known transaction codes, visit the Booking.com merchant page.