WAGAMAMA — Wagamama Bank Charge Explained

WAGAMAMA on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for Wagamama, a retail company. Wagamama is a restaurant chain serving Japanese-inspired dishes such as ramen and katsu curry. Charges are one-off dine-in, takeaway or delivery payments that vary by order.

What Is the WAGAMAMA Charge?

WAGAMAMA is a transaction descriptor for Wagamama, a retail company.

Wagamama is a restaurant chain serving Japanese-inspired dishes such as ramen and katsu curry. Charges are one-off dine-in, takeaway or delivery payments that vary by order. They typically appear as WAGAMAMA 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 WAGAMAMA is the official identifier that Wagamama registered with Visa or Mastercard.

Is the WAGAMAMA 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 Wagamama account to review recent activity.

How Do I Cancel or Dispute a WAGAMAMA Charge?

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

Wagamama may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About WAGAMAMA

What is WAGAMAMA on my bank statement?

WAGAMAMA is a bank statement transaction code for Wagamama, a retail company. Wagamama is a restaurant chain serving Japanese-inspired dishes such as ramen and katsu curry. Charges are one-off dine-in, takeaway or delivery payments that vary by order. They typically appear as WAGAMAMA on your statement. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Is WAGAMAMA 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 Wagamama account to review recent activity.

Why is WAGAMAMA on my bank statement?

WAGAMAMA appears on your statement because Wagamama 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 WAGAMAMA?

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 WAGAMAMA 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 Wagamama and all its known transaction codes, visit the Wagamama merchant page.