PLT — PrettyLittleThing Bank Charge Explained

PLT on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for PrettyLittleThing, a retail company. PrettyLittleThing is an online fast-fashion retailer aimed at young women, part of the Boohoo group. Charges are one-off orders, and a recurring amount may be a PLT Royalty unlimited-delivery subscription.

What Is the PLT Charge?

PLT is a transaction descriptor for PrettyLittleThing, a retail company.

PrettyLittleThing is an online fast-fashion retailer aimed at young women, part of the Boohoo group. Charges are one-off orders, and a recurring amount may be a PLT Royalty unlimited-delivery subscription. They typically appear as PRETTYLITTLETHING or PLT 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 PLT is the official identifier that PrettyLittleThing registered with Visa or Mastercard.

Is the PLT Charge Legitimate?

PrettyLittleThing is a well-known, legitimate company. Most charges from this merchant are authorised and relate to purchases or subscriptions you signed up for. If you don't recognise the charge, check your email for a receipt or log into your PrettyLittleThing account to review recent activity.

How Do I Cancel or Dispute a PLT Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from PrettyLittleThing 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 PrettyLittleThing and cancel your subscription through account settings before the next billing date.
  3. Contact the merchant: If you do not recognise the charge, contact PrettyLittleThing customer support and ask for an explanation and refund.
  4. Dispute with your bank: If the merchant does not resolve the issue, call the number on the back of your card and ask to raise a chargeback on the PLT transaction. Provide the transaction date and amount.
  5. Section 75 rights: If you paid by credit card and the amount was over £100, you may have additional protection under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974.

What Other Names Does PrettyLittleThing Use on Bank Statements?

PrettyLittleThing may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About PLT

What is PLT on my bank statement?

PLT is a bank statement transaction code for PrettyLittleThing, a retail company. PrettyLittleThing is an online fast-fashion retailer aimed at young women, part of the Boohoo group. Charges are one-off orders, and a recurring amount may be a PLT Royalty unlimited-delivery subscription. They typically appear as PRETTYLITTLETHING or PLT on your statement. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Is PLT a scam?

PrettyLittleThing is a well-known, legitimate company. Most charges from this merchant are authorised and relate to purchases or subscriptions you signed up for. If you don't recognise the charge, check your email for a receipt or log into your PrettyLittleThing account to review recent activity.

Why is PLT on my bank statement?

PLT appears on your statement because PrettyLittleThing 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 PLT?

To stop PLT charges from appearing on your statement, you need to cancel your PrettyLittleThing subscription or account. Log in to the PrettyLittleThing website, go to your account settings, and cancel your subscription. If you cannot find the cancellation option or do not recognise the charge, contact your bank to dispute it and block future payments.

How do I get a refund for a PLT charge?

If you believe you have been charged incorrectly by PrettyLittleThing, first contact their customer support to request a refund. If they are unresponsive or unhelpful, contact your bank and ask to raise a chargeback. You typically have up to 120 days from the transaction date to raise a chargeback claim. For credit card purchases over £100, you may also be protected under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act.

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