What is PATREON on My Bank Statement?
PATREON is a billing label used when you support a creator or membership through Patreon. These are usually monthly recurring charges unless you opted for a one-time or annual plan.
Why Am I Being Charged by Patreon?
Possible reasons include:
- You’re subscribed to a creator’s membership tier
- You opted into annual billing for a specific creator
- You supported a project, podcast, artist, or YouTuber
Charges may appear as “PATREON,” “PATREON*CREATORNAME,” or “PATREON*MEMBERSHIP.”
What is Patreon?
Patreon is a platform where fans can financially support creators on a recurring basis. It’s used by podcasters, musicians, artists, educators, and more.
Is the Patreon Charge Legit?
Yes—if you’ve ever signed up to support someone via Patreon. You can view and manage your active memberships at patreon.com/settings/memberships.
How to Cancel a Patreon Membership
To cancel ongoing charges:
- Log into your Patreon account
- Go to Settings > Memberships
- Select the creator and click Edit or Cancel Membership
FAQ
- What is PATREON on my statement?
- It’s a charge for a monthly or annual creator subscription on the Patreon platform.
- Why is Patreon charging me?
- You’re subscribed to support one or more creators with a recurring payment.
- How do I stop Patreon from charging me?
- Log into your account and cancel your memberships under the “Memberships” tab.