What is PAYPAL* or PP* on My Bank Statement?
PAYPAL* or PP* is a billing label that appears when you’ve made a payment using PayPal. The merchant name may be shortened or coded, which can make it confusing to identify.
Why Am I Seeing a PAYPAL* Charge?
This charge shows up when you pay a merchant via PayPal, even if you used a credit or debit card through PayPal’s interface. Charges may appear as:
- PAYPAL*MERCHANTNAME
- PP*XYZCOMPANY
- PAYPAL*SUBSCRIPTION
How to Identify the Merchant Behind the Charge
Log into your PayPal account at paypal.com and check your recent transactions. There, you’ll see the full name of the merchant, along with the date, amount, and product or service purchased.
Is PAYPAL* a Legitimate Charge?
Usually yes, but sometimes it’s hard to match the coded name with the actual business. It could also be a subscription that was set up and forgotten. You can cancel recurring payments in your PayPal dashboard under “Payments & Subscriptions.”
How to Cancel or Dispute a PAYPAL* Charge
If the charge is valid but no longer needed, cancel the associated service. For unauthorized charges, open a dispute in PayPal:
- Go to Activity > Find the transaction
- Click Report a Problem
- Select Unauthorized Transaction and follow the prompts
FAQ
- What is PAYPAL* or PP*?
- It’s a billing prefix used by PayPal for transactions processed through their system.
- How do I find out who charged me via PayPal?
- Log into your PayPal account and check your activity to match the charge with the merchant.
- How do I cancel recurring PayPal charges?
- Go to “Payments & Subscriptions” in your PayPal account and cancel any active billing agreements.
