What Is “PP*” on My Bank Statement?

Short answer: it's PayPal Payment charging you $1–$1000+.

⚡ Quick Answer
Charge:PP*
Service:PayPal Payment
Amount:$1–$1000+/mo
Category:finance
Legitimate:✅ Yes (if you signed up)

Also Appears As

PAYPAL*PP*PAYMENTPAYPAL INST XFERPP*MERCHANT

Why Am I Being Charged?

PP* charges are payments processed through PayPal. The merchant name usually follows 'PP*' but may be truncated. These could be one-time purchases, subscription payments, or person-to-person transfers made via PayPal.

Common Reasons for This Charge:

How to Cancel PayPal Payment

Log into paypal.com → Settings → Payments → Manage Automatic Payments. Cancel individual merchant agreements here.

Don't Recognize This Charge?

Log into paypal.com → Activity → find the transaction → Report a Problem. PayPal offers buyer protection on eligible purchases.

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