SONY — PlayStation Bank Charge Explained

SONY on your bank statement may relate to PlayStation, which is listed in the Subscription category. PlayStation (Sony) charges cover PlayStation Plus subscriptions, PlayStation Store game and add-on purchases, and in-game spending. A fixed recurring amount is usually your PS Plus membership at the Essential, Extra or Premium tier.

What Is the SONY Charge?

SONY may relate to PlayStation, which is listed in the Subscription category.

PlayStation (Sony) charges cover PlayStation Plus subscriptions, PlayStation Store game and add-on purchases, and in-game spending. A fixed recurring amount is usually your PS Plus membership at the Essential, Extra or Premium tier. It typically appears as PLAYSTATION or PLAYSTATIONNETWORK on your statement.

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

How Do I Cancel a SONY Charge?

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

PlayStation may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About SONY

What is SONY on my bank statement?

SONY is a bank statement transaction code that may relate to PlayStation, which is listed in the Subscription category. PlayStation (Sony) charges cover PlayStation Plus subscriptions, PlayStation Store game and add-on purchases, and in-game spending. A fixed recurring amount is usually your PS Plus membership at the Essential, Extra or Premium tier. It typically appears as PLAYSTATION or PLAYSTATIONNETWORK on your statement. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Why is SONY on my bank statement?

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

How do I cancel SONY?

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