BOOKINGCOM — Booking.com Bank Charge Explained

BOOKINGCOM 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 BOOKINGCOM Charge?

BOOKINGCOM 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 BOOKINGCOM is the official identifier that Booking.com registered with Visa or Mastercard.

Is the BOOKINGCOM Charge Legitimate?

Booking.com is a well-known, legitimate company. Most charges from this merchant are authorised and relate to purchases or subscriptions you signed up for. If you don't recognise the charge, check your email for a receipt or log into your Booking.com account to review recent activity.

How Do I Cancel or Dispute a BOOKINGCOM 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 the charge, contact Booking.com customer support and ask for an explanation and refund.
  4. Dispute with your bank: If the merchant does not resolve the issue, call the number on the back of your card and ask to raise a chargeback on the BOOKINGCOM transaction. Provide the transaction date and amount.
  5. Section 75 rights: If you paid by credit card and the amount was over £100, you may have additional protection under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974.

What Other Names Does Booking.com Use on Bank Statements?

Booking.com may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About BOOKINGCOM

What is BOOKINGCOM on my bank statement?

BOOKINGCOM 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 BOOKINGCOM a scam?

Booking.com is a well-known, legitimate company. Most charges from this merchant are authorised and relate to purchases or subscriptions you signed up for. If you don't recognise the charge, check your email for a receipt or log into your Booking.com account to review recent activity.

Why is BOOKINGCOM on my bank statement?

BOOKINGCOM 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 BOOKINGCOM?

To stop BOOKINGCOM charges from appearing on your statement, you need to cancel your Booking.com subscription or account. Log in to the Booking.com website, go to your account settings, and cancel your subscription. If you cannot find the cancellation option or do not recognise the charge, contact your bank to dispute it and block future payments.

How do I get a refund for a BOOKINGCOM charge?

If you believe you have been charged incorrectly by Booking.com, first contact their customer support to request a refund. If they are unresponsive or unhelpful, contact your bank and ask to raise a chargeback. You typically have up to 120 days from the transaction date to raise a chargeback claim. For credit card purchases over £100, you may also be protected under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act.

For more information about Booking.com and all its known transaction codes, visit the Booking.com merchant page.