Rakuten Kobo — Kobo Bank Charge Explained

Rakuten Kobo on your bank statement may relate to Kobo, which is listed in the Online Platforms & Subscriptions category. Kobo is an online eReading platform for ebooks and audiobooks. Its terms name Kobo Software Ireland Limited as the provider in Europe and Rakuten Kobo Inc.

What Is the Rakuten Kobo Charge?

Rakuten Kobo may relate to Kobo, which is listed in the Online Platforms & Subscriptions category.

Kobo is an online eReading platform for ebooks and audiobooks. Its terms name Kobo Software Ireland Limited as the provider in Europe and Rakuten Kobo Inc. outside Europe. For account or purchase questions, use the Kobo Help Centre.

Rakuten Kobo is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How Do I Cancel a Rakuten Kobo Charge?

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

Kobo may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About Rakuten Kobo

What is Rakuten Kobo on my bank statement?

Rakuten Kobo is a bank statement transaction code that may relate to Kobo, which is listed in the Online Platforms & Subscriptions category. Kobo is an online eReading platform for ebooks and audiobooks. Its terms name Kobo Software Ireland Limited as the provider in Europe and Rakuten Kobo Inc. outside Europe. For account or purchase questions, use the Kobo Help Centre. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Why is Rakuten Kobo on my bank statement?

Rakuten Kobo is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How do I cancel Rakuten Kobo?

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