MAILCHIMP — Mailchimp Bank Charge Explained

MAILCHIMP on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for Mailchimp, a subscription company. Mailchimp is an email-marketing platform for newsletters, automation and audience management, owned by Intuit. A recurring charge is your monthly plan, which scales with the size of your contact list.

What Is the MAILCHIMP Charge?

MAILCHIMP is a transaction descriptor for Mailchimp, a subscription company.

Mailchimp is an email-marketing platform for newsletters, automation and audience management, owned by Intuit. A recurring charge is your monthly plan, which scales with the size of your contact list. It typically appears as MAILCHIMP or MAILCHIMP*<reference>.

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 MAILCHIMP is the official identifier that Mailchimp registered with Visa or Mastercard.

Is the MAILCHIMP 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 Mailchimp account to review recent activity.

How Do I Cancel or Dispute a MAILCHIMP Charge?

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

Mailchimp may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About MAILCHIMP

What is MAILCHIMP on my bank statement?

MAILCHIMP is a bank statement transaction code for Mailchimp, a subscription company. Mailchimp is an email-marketing platform for newsletters, automation and audience management, owned by Intuit. A recurring charge is your monthly plan, which scales with the size of your contact list. It typically appears as MAILCHIMP or MAILCHIMP*<reference>. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Is MAILCHIMP 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 Mailchimp account to review recent activity.

Why is MAILCHIMP on my bank statement?

MAILCHIMP appears on your statement because Mailchimp 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 MAILCHIMP?

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 MAILCHIMP 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 Mailchimp and all its known transaction codes, visit the Mailchimp merchant page.