SUBSTACK — Substack Bank Charge Explained

SUBSTACK on your bank statement may relate to Substack, which is listed in the Subscription category. Substack is a newsletter platform where you subscribe to individual writers and publications. A recurring charge is a paid subscription to a particular newsletter, billed monthly or annually, so the publication name may appear in the descriptor.

What Is the SUBSTACK Charge?

SUBSTACK may relate to Substack, which is listed in the Subscription category.

Substack is a newsletter platform where you subscribe to individual writers and publications. A recurring charge is a paid subscription to a particular newsletter, billed monthly or annually, so the publication name may appear in the descriptor. They typically appear as SUBSTACK or SUBSTACK*<name>.

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

How Do I Cancel a SUBSTACK Charge?

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

Substack may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About SUBSTACK

What is SUBSTACK on my bank statement?

SUBSTACK is a bank statement transaction code that may relate to Substack, which is listed in the Subscription category. Substack is a newsletter platform where you subscribe to individual writers and publications. A recurring charge is a paid subscription to a particular newsletter, billed monthly or annually, so the publication name may appear in the descriptor. They typically appear as SUBSTACK or SUBSTACK*<name>. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Why is SUBSTACK on my bank statement?

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

How do I cancel SUBSTACK?

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