VZW — Verizon Bank Charge Explained

VZW on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for Verizon, a telecom company. Verizon is a US telecommunications company providing mobile, Fios internet and TV. A charge relates to a US Verizon account, so a UK entry would be unusual and worth verifying.

What Is the VZW Charge?

VZW is a transaction descriptor for Verizon, a telecom company.

Verizon is a US telecommunications company providing mobile, Fios internet and TV. A charge relates to a US Verizon account, so a UK entry would be unusual and worth verifying. It typically appears as VERIZON 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 VZW is the official identifier that Verizon registered with Visa or Mastercard.

Is the VZW 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 Verizon account to review recent activity.

How Do I Cancel or Dispute a VZW Charge?

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

Verizon may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About VZW

What is VZW on my bank statement?

VZW is a bank statement transaction code for Verizon, a telecom company. Verizon is a US telecommunications company providing mobile, Fios internet and TV. A charge relates to a US Verizon account, so a UK entry would be unusual and worth verifying. It typically appears as VERIZON on your statement. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Is VZW 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 Verizon account to review recent activity.

Why is VZW on my bank statement?

VZW appears on your statement because Verizon 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 VZW?

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 VZW 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 Verizon and all its known transaction codes, visit the Verizon merchant page.