STRAVA — Strava Bank Charge Explained

STRAVA on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for Strava, a subscription company. Strava is a fitness-tracking app popular with runners and cyclists, with a paid subscription unlocking advanced analysis and features. A recurring charge is your Strava subscription, billed monthly or annually, sometimes through Apple or Google.

What Is the STRAVA Charge?

STRAVA is a transaction descriptor for Strava, a subscription company.

Strava is a fitness-tracking app popular with runners and cyclists, with a paid subscription unlocking advanced analysis and features. A recurring charge is your Strava subscription, billed monthly or annually, sometimes through Apple or Google. It usually appears as STRAVA 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 STRAVA is the official identifier that Strava registered with Visa or Mastercard.

Is the STRAVA 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 Strava account to review recent activity.

How Do I Cancel or Dispute a STRAVA Charge?

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

Strava may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About STRAVA

What is STRAVA on my bank statement?

STRAVA is a bank statement transaction code for Strava, a subscription company. Strava is a fitness-tracking app popular with runners and cyclists, with a paid subscription unlocking advanced analysis and features. A recurring charge is your Strava subscription, billed monthly or annually, sometimes through Apple or Google. It usually appears as STRAVA on your statement. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Is STRAVA 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 Strava account to review recent activity.

Why is STRAVA on my bank statement?

STRAVA appears on your statement because Strava 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 STRAVA?

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 STRAVA 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 Strava and all its known transaction codes, visit the Strava merchant page.