What Is “AFTERPAY*” on My Bank Statement?

Short answer: it's Afterpay (Buy Now, Pay Later) charging you Varies (split payments).

⚡ Quick Answer
Charge:AFTERPAY*
Service:Afterpay (Buy Now, Pay Later)
Amount:Varies (split payments)/mo
Category:fintech
Legitimate:✅ Yes (if you signed up)

Also Appears As

AFTERPAYAFTERPAY*PURCHASEAFTERPAY USAP*PURCHASEAFTERPAY PAYMENT

Why Am I Being Charged?

Afterpay (owned by Block/Square) splits purchases into 4 biweekly interest-free payments. Each charge is one installment. If you miss a payment, Afterpay charges late fees ($8, capped at 25% of order value). Download the Afterpay app to see all active orders. Unlike credit cards, Afterpay does soft credit checks and can affect your ability to use the service if you miss payments.

Common Reasons for This Charge:

How to Cancel Afterpay (Buy Now, Pay Later)

Afterpay installments can't be canceled once committed. To stop future Afterpay use, remove it from saved payments on shopping sites. Return the item to the merchant for a refund on remaining installments.

Don't Recognize This Charge?

Contact Afterpay at help.afterpay.com or in-app support. For item issues, contact the merchant first and Afterpay will pause payments during the dispute.

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