EQUIFAX.COM — Equifax Bank Charge Explained

EQUIFAX.COM on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for Equifax, a credit services company. Equifax is one of the three major credit reference agencies. Charges appear for credit monitoring subscriptions or identity protection products.

What Is the EQUIFAX.COM Charge?

EQUIFAX.COM is a transaction descriptor for Equifax, a credit services company.

Equifax is one of the three major credit reference agencies. Charges appear for credit monitoring subscriptions or identity protection products. In the UK, Equifax data is accessible via ClearScore for free, but direct Equifax subscriptions carry a monthly fee.

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 EQUIFAX.COM is the official identifier that Equifax registered with Visa or Mastercard.

Is the EQUIFAX.COM 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 Equifax account to review recent activity.

How Do I Cancel or Dispute a EQUIFAX.COM Charge?

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

Equifax may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About EQUIFAX.COM

What is EQUIFAX.COM on my bank statement?

EQUIFAX.COM is a bank statement transaction code for Equifax, a credit services company. Equifax is one of the three major credit reference agencies. Charges appear for credit monitoring subscriptions or identity protection products. In the UK, Equifax data is accessible via ClearScore for free, but direct Equifax subscriptions carry a monthly fee. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Is EQUIFAX.COM 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 Equifax account to review recent activity.

Why is EQUIFAX.COM on my bank statement?

EQUIFAX.COM appears on your statement because Equifax 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 EQUIFAX.COM?

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 EQUIFAX.COM 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 Equifax and all its known transaction codes, visit the Equifax merchant page.