ROBINHOOD* — Robinhood Bank Charge Explained

ROBINHOOD* on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for Robinhood, a financial services company. Robinhood is a US-based investment platform offering commission-free trading of stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptocurrency. Charges appear for Robinhood Gold subscriptions (premium features and margin investing) or fund transfers.

What Is the ROBINHOOD* Charge?

ROBINHOOD* is a transaction descriptor for Robinhood, a financial services company.

Robinhood is a US-based investment platform offering commission-free trading of stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptocurrency. Charges appear for Robinhood Gold subscriptions (premium features and margin investing) or fund transfers. A US-only service.

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 ROBINHOOD* is the official identifier that Robinhood registered with Visa or Mastercard.

Is the ROBINHOOD* 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 Robinhood account to review recent activity.

How Do I Cancel or Dispute a ROBINHOOD* Charge?

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

Robinhood may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About ROBINHOOD*

What is ROBINHOOD* on my bank statement?

ROBINHOOD* is a bank statement transaction code for Robinhood, a financial services company. Robinhood is a US-based investment platform offering commission-free trading of stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptocurrency. Charges appear for Robinhood Gold subscriptions (premium features and margin investing) or fund transfers. A US-only service. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Is ROBINHOOD* 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 Robinhood account to review recent activity.

Why is ROBINHOOD* on my bank statement?

ROBINHOOD* appears on your statement because Robinhood 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 ROBINHOOD*?

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 ROBINHOOD* 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 Robinhood and all its known transaction codes, visit the Robinhood merchant page.