Short answer: it's PayPal Recurring Payment (various services) charging you Varies.
| Charge: | PAYPAL *RECURRING |
| Service: | PayPal Recurring Payment (various services) |
| Amount: | Varies/mo |
| Category: | fintech |
| Legitimate: | ✅ Yes (if you signed up) |
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.
Log in to paypal.com → Settings → Payments → Manage automatic payments. Find the merchant and click Cancel. This stops the merchant from charging your PayPal.
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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