JUSTEAT — Just Eat Bank Charge Explained

JUSTEAT on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for Just Eat, a retail company. Just Eat is a UK food-delivery platform connecting customers with local takeaways and restaurants. Charges are per order and vary by basket size plus any delivery and service fees, so multiple different amounts in a month are normal.

What Is the JUSTEAT Charge?

JUSTEAT is a transaction descriptor for Just Eat, a retail company.

Just Eat is a UK food-delivery platform connecting customers with local takeaways and restaurants. Charges are per order and vary by basket size plus any delivery and service fees, so multiple different amounts in a month are normal. They usually appear as JUST EAT or JUSTEAT 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 JUSTEAT is the official identifier that Just Eat registered with Visa or Mastercard.

Is the JUSTEAT 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 Just Eat account to review recent activity.

How Do I Cancel or Dispute a JUSTEAT Charge?

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

Just Eat may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About JUSTEAT

What is JUSTEAT on my bank statement?

JUSTEAT is a bank statement transaction code for Just Eat, a retail company. Just Eat is a UK food-delivery platform connecting customers with local takeaways and restaurants. Charges are per order and vary by basket size plus any delivery and service fees, so multiple different amounts in a month are normal. They usually appear as JUST EAT or JUSTEAT on your statement. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Is JUSTEAT 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 Just Eat account to review recent activity.

Why is JUSTEAT on my bank statement?

JUSTEAT appears on your statement because Just Eat 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 JUSTEAT?

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 JUSTEAT 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 Just Eat and all its known transaction codes, visit the Just Eat merchant page.