What Is “PAYPAL *RECURRING” on My Bank Statement?

Short answer: it's PayPal Recurring Payment (various services) charging you Varies.

⚡ Quick Answer
Charge:PAYPAL *RECURRING
Service:PayPal Recurring Payment (various services)
Amount:Varies/mo
Category:fintech
Legitimate:✅ Yes (if you signed up)

Also Appears As

PAYPAL RECURRINGPP*RECURRINGPAYPAL*RECURRING PMTPAYPAL RECURRING PAYMENT

Why Am I Being Charged?

This is a subscription billed through PayPal. Many services use PayPal as a payment processor, so the actual merchant name doesn't appear on your statement. Log in to paypal.com → Settings → Payments → Manage automatic payments to see which service is charging you. Common culprits: Spotify (older accounts), various SaaS tools, online memberships, and game subscriptions.

Common Reasons for This Charge:

How to Cancel PayPal Recurring Payment (various services)

Log in to paypal.com → Settings → Payments → Manage automatic payments. Find the merchant and click Cancel. This stops the merchant from charging your PayPal.

Don't Recognize This Charge?

PayPal Resolution Center: paypal.com/disputes. Or call 1-888-221-1161. You can also block the merchant in automatic payments settings.

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