BP CONNECT on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for BP, a retail company. BP runs petrol stations across the UK, with fuel plus Wild Bean Cafe and convenience purchases. Charges are one-off and vary by fill-up or purchase, and pay-at-pump may place a temporary hold that is later adjusted to the actual amount.
BP CONNECT is a transaction descriptor for BP, a retail company.
BP runs petrol stations across the UK, with fuel plus Wild Bean Cafe and convenience purchases. Charges are one-off and vary by fill-up or purchase, and pay-at-pump may place a temporary hold that is later adjusted to the actual amount. They usually appear as BP followed by the station location.
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 BP CONNECT is the official identifier that BP registered with Visa or Mastercard.
BP 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 BP account to review recent activity.
BP may also appear on your statement as:
BP CONNECT is a bank statement transaction code for BP, a retail company. BP runs petrol stations across the UK, with fuel plus Wild Bean Cafe and convenience purchases. Charges are one-off and vary by fill-up or purchase, and pay-at-pump may place a temporary hold that is later adjusted to the actual amount. They usually appear as BP followed by the station location. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.
BP 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 BP account to review recent activity.
BP CONNECT appears on your statement because BP 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.
To stop BP CONNECT charges from appearing on your statement, you need to cancel your BP subscription or account. Log in to the BP 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.
If you believe you have been charged incorrectly by BP, 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 BP and all its known transaction codes, visit the BP merchant page.