ROAM — Roam Research Bank Charge Explained

ROAM on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for Roam Research, a subscription company. Roam Research is a note-taking tool for networked thought with bidirectional linking. A recurring charge is your subscription, billed monthly or annually (including a multi-year Believer plan).

What Is the ROAM Charge?

ROAM is a transaction descriptor for Roam Research, a subscription company.

Roam Research is a note-taking tool for networked thought with bidirectional linking. A recurring charge is your subscription, billed monthly or annually (including a multi-year Believer plan). It typically appears as ROAM RESEARCH 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 ROAM is the official identifier that Roam Research registered with Visa or Mastercard.

Is the ROAM 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 Roam Research account to review recent activity.

How Do I Cancel or Dispute a ROAM Charge?

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

Roam Research may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About ROAM

What is ROAM on my bank statement?

ROAM is a bank statement transaction code for Roam Research, a subscription company. Roam Research is a note-taking tool for networked thought with bidirectional linking. A recurring charge is your subscription, billed monthly or annually (including a multi-year Believer plan). It typically appears as ROAM RESEARCH on your statement. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Is ROAM 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 Roam Research account to review recent activity.

Why is ROAM on my bank statement?

ROAM appears on your statement because Roam Research 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 ROAM?

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 ROAM 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 Roam Research and all its known transaction codes, visit the Roam Research merchant page.