COURSERA INC — Coursera Bank Charge Explained

COURSERA INC 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 INC Charge?

COURSERA INC 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 INC is the official identifier that Coursera registered with Visa or Mastercard.

Is the COURSERA INC Charge Legitimate?

A charge from this merchant may relate to a purchase, subscription, trial or another transaction. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised. It may help to check your email for a receipt, or log into your Coursera account to review recent activity.

How Do I Cancel or Dispute a COURSERA INC 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 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.
  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 Coursera Use on Bank Statements?

Coursera may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About COURSERA INC

What is COURSERA INC on my bank statement?

COURSERA INC 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 INC a scam?

A charge from this merchant may relate to a purchase, subscription, trial or another transaction. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised. It may help to check your email for a receipt, or log into your Coursera account to review recent activity.

Why is COURSERA INC on my bank statement?

COURSERA INC 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 INC?

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.

How do I get a refund for a COURSERA INC charge?

If you cannot resolve this with the merchant, contact your bank or card issuer. They can explain what options may be available for this type of payment and whether any time limits apply.

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