Substack Charge on Your Bank Statement

Substack is listed in the Subscription category. Charges from Substack may appear on bank statements under the descriptors shown on this page. 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 Substack?

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>.

Category: Subscription

How Does Substack Appear on Your Bank Statement?

This company may appear on your bank statement under one of these transaction descriptors:

If you see any of these codes on your statement, click the link above to find out more about that specific charge.

How Do I Cancel a Substack Charge?

  1. Check your account: Log in to your Substack account and review your active subscriptions and recent transactions. You may have forgotten about a trial or annual renewal.
  2. Contact the merchant: Reach out to Substack customer support about the charge. Keep a written record of all communication.
  3. Contact your bank: 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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Substack Charges

What is Substack on my bank statement?

Substack 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>. It may appear on your bank statement under a shortened descriptor rather than its full name.

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.

Why does Substack appear on my statement with a different name?

Banks display a short "transaction descriptor" set by the merchant's payment processor, not the company's full trading name. This is why Substack may appear as an abbreviation or code. The descriptor is usually the company's registered payment name, which can differ from the brand name you recognise.

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