STRIPE PAYMENTS — Stripe Bank Charge Explained

STRIPE PAYMENTS on your bank statement may relate to Stripe, which is listed in the Finance category. Stripe is a payment processor used by countless online businesses, so a Stripe charge is usually for a purchase or subscription from another company. Look for the business name alongside Stripe in the descriptor to identify who you paid.

What Is the STRIPE PAYMENTS Charge?

STRIPE PAYMENTS may relate to Stripe, which is listed in the Finance category.

Stripe is a payment processor used by countless online businesses, so a Stripe charge is usually for a purchase or subscription from another company. Look for the business name alongside Stripe in the descriptor to identify who you paid. Entries commonly read STRIPE or <merchant> via STRIPE.

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

How Do I Cancel a STRIPE PAYMENTS Charge?

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

Stripe may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About STRIPE PAYMENTS

What is STRIPE PAYMENTS on my bank statement?

STRIPE PAYMENTS is a bank statement transaction code that may relate to Stripe, which is listed in the Finance category. Stripe is a payment processor used by countless online businesses, so a Stripe charge is usually for a purchase or subscription from another company. Look for the business name alongside Stripe in the descriptor to identify who you paid. Entries commonly read STRIPE or <merchant> via STRIPE. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Why is STRIPE PAYMENTS on my bank statement?

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

How do I cancel STRIPE PAYMENTS?

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