MP * — MercadoPago Bank Charge Explained

MP * on your bank statement may relate to MercadoPago, which is listed in the Finance category. 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 * may relate to MercadoPago, which is listed in the Finance category.

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.

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

How Do I Cancel 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 a recurring payment: If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your MercadoPago 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 MercadoPago 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 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 that may relate to MercadoPago, which is listed in the Finance category. 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.

Why is MP * on my bank statement?

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

How do I cancel MP *?

If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your MercadoPago 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 MercadoPago 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 MercadoPago and all its known transaction codes, visit the MercadoPago merchant page.