BLIZZARD — Blizzard Entertainment Bank Charge Explained

BLIZZARD on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for Blizzard Entertainment, a gaming company. Blizzard Entertainment, part of Activision Blizzard, makes games such as World of Warcraft, Overwatch and Diablo, sold through Battle.net. Charges can be game purchases, in-game items, or a World of Warcraft subscription.

What Is the BLIZZARD Charge?

BLIZZARD is a transaction descriptor for Blizzard Entertainment, a gaming company.

Blizzard Entertainment, part of Activision Blizzard, makes games such as World of Warcraft, Overwatch and Diablo, sold through Battle.net. Charges can be game purchases, in-game items, or a World of Warcraft subscription. They typically appear as BLIZZARD or BATTLE.NET 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 BLIZZARD is the official identifier that Blizzard Entertainment registered with Visa or Mastercard.

Is the BLIZZARD 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 Blizzard Entertainment account to review recent activity.

How Do I Cancel or Dispute a BLIZZARD Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from Blizzard Entertainment 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 Blizzard Entertainment 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 Blizzard Entertainment Use on Bank Statements?

Blizzard Entertainment may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About BLIZZARD

What is BLIZZARD on my bank statement?

BLIZZARD is a bank statement transaction code for Blizzard Entertainment, a gaming company. Blizzard Entertainment, part of Activision Blizzard, makes games such as World of Warcraft, Overwatch and Diablo, sold through Battle.net. Charges can be game purchases, in-game items, or a World of Warcraft subscription. They typically appear as BLIZZARD or BATTLE.NET on your statement. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Is BLIZZARD 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 Blizzard Entertainment account to review recent activity.

Why is BLIZZARD on my bank statement?

BLIZZARD appears on your statement because Blizzard Entertainment 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 BLIZZARD?

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 BLIZZARD 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 Blizzard Entertainment and all its known transaction codes, visit the Blizzard Entertainment merchant page.