ESSO — Esso Bank Charge Explained

ESSO on your bank statement may relate to Esso, which is listed in the Retail category. Esso is a petrol-station brand owned by ExxonMobil, with fuel, convenience and Esso Extras rewards. Charges are one-off and vary by purchase, and pay-at-pump may briefly hold a higher amount before settling.

What Is the ESSO Charge?

ESSO may relate to Esso, which is listed in the Retail category.

Esso is a petrol-station brand owned by ExxonMobil, with fuel, convenience and Esso Extras rewards. Charges are one-off and vary by purchase, and pay-at-pump may briefly hold a higher amount before settling. They usually appear as ESSO followed by the station location.

ESSO is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How Do I Cancel a ESSO Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from Esso by checking your email for a receipt or logging into your account on their website.
  2. Cancel a recurring payment: If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Esso account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date.
  3. Contact the merchant: If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact Esso directly using the details on this page.
  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 Esso Use on Bank Statements?

Esso may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About ESSO

What is ESSO on my bank statement?

ESSO is a bank statement transaction code that may relate to Esso, which is listed in the Retail category. Esso is a petrol-station brand owned by ExxonMobil, with fuel, convenience and Esso Extras rewards. Charges are one-off and vary by purchase, and pay-at-pump may briefly hold a higher amount before settling. They usually appear as ESSO followed by the station location. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Why is ESSO on my bank statement?

ESSO is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How do I cancel ESSO?

If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Esso account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date. If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact Esso directly using the details on this page. 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.

Related charges

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