BK — Burger King Bank Charge Explained

BK on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for Burger King, a retail company. Burger King is a global fast-food chain known for flame-grilled burgers, available in restaurants, drive-thru and via delivery. Charges are one-off orders that vary by purchase.

What Is the BK Charge?

BK is a transaction descriptor for Burger King, a retail company.

Burger King is a global fast-food chain known for flame-grilled burgers, available in restaurants, drive-thru and via delivery. Charges are one-off orders that vary by purchase. They usually appear as BURGER KING 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 BK is the official identifier that Burger King registered with Visa or Mastercard.

Is the BK 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 Burger King account to review recent activity.

How Do I Cancel or Dispute a BK Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from Burger King 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 Burger King 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 Burger King Use on Bank Statements?

Burger King may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About BK

What is BK on my bank statement?

BK is a bank statement transaction code for Burger King, a retail company. Burger King is a global fast-food chain known for flame-grilled burgers, available in restaurants, drive-thru and via delivery. Charges are one-off orders that vary by purchase. They usually appear as BURGER KING on your statement. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Is BK 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 Burger King account to review recent activity.

Why is BK on my bank statement?

BK appears on your statement because Burger King 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 BK?

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 BK 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 Burger King and all its known transaction codes, visit the Burger King merchant page.