CVS* — CVS Pharmacy Bank Charge Explained

CVS* on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for CVS Pharmacy, a retail company. CVS Pharmacy is one of the largest pharmacy chains in the US, offering prescription services, health products, beauty items, and convenience goods. Charges appear as CVS/PHARMACY or CVS on statements for in-store or online purchases.

What Is the CVS* Charge?

CVS* is a transaction descriptor for CVS Pharmacy, a retail company.

CVS Pharmacy is one of the largest pharmacy chains in the US, offering prescription services, health products, beauty items, and convenience goods. Charges appear as CVS/PHARMACY or CVS on statements for in-store or online purchases.

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 CVS* is the official identifier that CVS Pharmacy registered with Visa or Mastercard.

Is the CVS* 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 CVS Pharmacy account to review recent activity.

How Do I Cancel or Dispute a CVS* Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from CVS Pharmacy 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 CVS Pharmacy 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 CVS Pharmacy Use on Bank Statements?

CVS Pharmacy may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About CVS*

What is CVS* on my bank statement?

CVS* is a bank statement transaction code for CVS Pharmacy, a retail company. CVS Pharmacy is one of the largest pharmacy chains in the US, offering prescription services, health products, beauty items, and convenience goods. Charges appear as CVS/PHARMACY or CVS on statements for in-store or online purchases. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Is CVS* 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 CVS Pharmacy account to review recent activity.

Why is CVS* on my bank statement?

CVS* appears on your statement because CVS Pharmacy 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 CVS*?

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 CVS* 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 CVS Pharmacy and all its known transaction codes, visit the CVS Pharmacy merchant page.