COURSERA — Coursera Bank Charge Explained

COURSERA on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for Coursera, a subscription company. Coursera is an online learning platform offering courses, professional certificates and degrees. Charges can be one-off course purchases or a recurring Coursera Plus subscription billed monthly or annually.

What Is the COURSERA Charge?

COURSERA is a transaction descriptor for Coursera, a subscription company.

Coursera is an online learning platform offering courses, professional certificates and degrees. Charges can be one-off course purchases or a recurring Coursera Plus subscription billed monthly or annually. It typically appears as COURSERA 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 COURSERA is the official identifier that Coursera registered with Visa or Mastercard.

Is the COURSERA Charge Legitimate?

Coursera 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 Coursera account to review recent activity.

How Do I Cancel or Dispute a COURSERA Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from Coursera 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 Coursera and cancel your subscription through account settings before the next billing date.
  3. Contact the merchant: If you do not recognise the charge, contact Coursera 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 COURSERA 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 Coursera Use on Bank Statements?

Coursera may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About COURSERA

What is COURSERA on my bank statement?

COURSERA is a bank statement transaction code for Coursera, a subscription company. Coursera is an online learning platform offering courses, professional certificates and degrees. Charges can be one-off course purchases or a recurring Coursera Plus subscription billed monthly or annually. It typically appears as COURSERA on your statement. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Is COURSERA a scam?

Coursera 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 Coursera account to review recent activity.

Why is COURSERA on my bank statement?

COURSERA appears on your statement because Coursera 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 COURSERA?

To stop COURSERA charges from appearing on your statement, you need to cancel your Coursera subscription or account. Log in to the Coursera 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 COURSERA charge?

If you believe you have been charged incorrectly by Coursera, 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 Coursera and all its known transaction codes, visit the Coursera merchant page.