CENTREFORINDEPE on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for Centre for Independent Living (or similar), a charity / public sector company. CENTREFORIN is a truncated bank statement descriptor for a UK organisation whose full name begins 'Centre for In...' — most commonly the Centre for Independent Living NI (CILNI), a Northern Ireland charity that helps disabled people manage Direct Payments and Self-Directed Support. CILNI administers personal budget payments on behalf of councils and the HSC Trust, so their name appears as a direct debit on statements of people receiving disability-related care or support funding.
CENTREFORINDEPE is a transaction descriptor for Centre for Independent Living (or similar), a charity / public sector company.
CENTREFORIN is a truncated bank statement descriptor for a UK organisation whose full name begins 'Centre for In...' — most commonly the Centre for Independent Living NI (CILNI), a Northern Ireland charity that helps disabled people manage Direct Payments and Self-Directed Support. CILNI administers personal budget payments on behalf of councils and the HSC Trust, so their name appears as a direct debit on statements of people receiving disability-related care or support funding. Other regional Centres for Independent Living (e.g. Ealing CIL, Merton CIL) operate across England and may also produce this descriptor. If you receive Personal Independence Payments (PIP) or direct payments from your local council, a Centre for Independent Living is almost certainly administering those funds. Check any letters from your council or HSC Trust for the specific organisation.
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 CENTREFORINDEPE is the official identifier that Centre for Independent Living (or similar) registered with Visa or Mastercard.
We do not have enough verified information about Centre for Independent Living (or similar) to confirm its legitimacy. If you do not recognise this charge, treat it with caution and consider disputing it with your bank.
Centre for Independent Living (or similar) may also appear on your statement as:
CENTREFORINDEPE is a bank statement transaction code for Centre for Independent Living (or similar), a charity / public sector company. CENTREFORIN is a truncated bank statement descriptor for a UK organisation whose full name begins 'Centre for In...' — most commonly the Centre for Independent Living NI (CILNI), a Northern Ireland charity that helps disabled people manage Direct Payments and Self-Directed Support. CILNI administers personal budget payments on behalf of councils and the HSC Trust, so their name appears as a direct debit on statements of people receiving disability-related care or support funding. Other regional Centres for Independent Living (e.g. Ealing CIL, Merton CIL) operate across England and may also produce this descriptor. If you receive Personal Independence Payments (PIP) or direct payments from your local council, a Centre for Independent Living is almost certainly administering those funds. Check any letters from your council or HSC Trust for the specific organisation. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.
We do not have enough verified information about Centre for Independent Living (or similar) to confirm its legitimacy. If you do not recognise this charge, treat it with caution and consider disputing it with your bank.
CENTREFORINDEPE appears on your statement because Centre for Independent Living (or similar) 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 CENTREFORINDEPE charges from appearing on your statement, you need to cancel your Centre for Independent Living (or similar) subscription or account. Log in to the Centre for Independent Living (or similar) 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 Centre for Independent Living (or similar), 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 Centre for Independent Living (or similar) and all its known transaction codes, visit the Centre for Independent Living (or similar) merchant page.