BOOKING* — Booking.com Bank Charge Explained

BOOKING* on your bank statement may relate to Booking.com, which is listed in the Travel category. 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 BOOKING* Charge?

BOOKING* may relate to Booking.com, which is listed in the Travel category.

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.

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

How Do I Cancel a 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 a recurring payment: If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Booking.com 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 Booking.com 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 Booking.com Use on Bank Statements?

Booking.com may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About BOOKING*

What is BOOKING* on my bank statement?

BOOKING* is a bank statement transaction code that may relate to Booking.com, which is listed in the Travel category. 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.

Why is BOOKING* on my bank statement?

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

How do I cancel BOOKING*?

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