BQ — B&Q Bank Charge Explained

BQ on your bank statement may relate to B&Q, which is listed in the Retail category. B&Q is a UK DIY and home-improvement retailer selling tools, building materials, paint and garden products. Charges are one-off purchases in store or online that vary in size.

What Is the BQ Charge?

BQ may relate to B&Q, which is listed in the Retail category.

B&Q is a UK DIY and home-improvement retailer selling tools, building materials, paint and garden products. Charges are one-off purchases in store or online that vary in size. They usually appear as B&Q or B AND Q on your statement.

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

How Do I Cancel a BQ Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from B&Q 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 B&Q 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 B&Q 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 B&Q Use on Bank Statements?

B&Q may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About BQ

What is BQ on my bank statement?

BQ is a bank statement transaction code that may relate to B&Q, which is listed in the Retail category. B&Q is a UK DIY and home-improvement retailer selling tools, building materials, paint and garden products. Charges are one-off purchases in store or online that vary in size. They usually appear as B&Q or B AND Q on your statement. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Why is BQ on my bank statement?

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

How do I cancel BQ?

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