MP * — MercadoPago Bank Charge Explained

MP * on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for MercadoPago, a finance company. Mercado Pago is a Latin American payment platform from Mercado Libre, popular in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. A charge is usually a purchase or transfer made through the platform, so a UK entry would be unusual and worth checking.

What Is the MP * Charge?

MP * is a transaction descriptor for MercadoPago, a finance company.

Mercado Pago is a Latin American payment platform from Mercado Libre, popular in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. A charge is usually a purchase or transfer made through the platform, so a UK entry would be unusual and worth checking. It typically appears as MERCADOPAGO 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 MP * is the official identifier that MercadoPago registered with Visa or Mastercard.

Is the MP * 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 MercadoPago account to review recent activity.

How Do I Cancel or Dispute a MP * Charge?

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

MercadoPago may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About MP *

What is MP * on my bank statement?

MP * is a bank statement transaction code for MercadoPago, a finance company. Mercado Pago is a Latin American payment platform from Mercado Libre, popular in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. A charge is usually a purchase or transfer made through the platform, so a UK entry would be unusual and worth checking. It typically appears as MERCADOPAGO on your statement. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Is MP * 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 MercadoPago account to review recent activity.

Why is MP * on my bank statement?

MP * appears on your statement because MercadoPago 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 MP *?

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 MP * 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 MercadoPago and all its known transaction codes, visit the MercadoPago merchant page.