What is "CHARITABLE" on my bank statement?

CHARITABLE usually means a donation to a nonprofit, but the exact organization must be verified.

Merchant: Charitable Donation Processor | Category: Other

What Is This Charge?

A charge from CHARITABLE reflects a donation payment to a nonprofit, charity, or fundraising platform, and the exact recipient must be verified on the receipt or card record. This descriptor is not tied to one single store or company, so the merchant name on your bank statement can point to a local charity, a national nonprofit, or a donation processor. CHARITABLE is a donation category, not a retail purchase, and it usually appears after a one-time gift, recurring pledge, or event contribution. If the charge includes an asterisk, a short code, or a city name, that extra text often identifies the fundraiser or processing partner.

Why Does This Charge Appear on My Statement?

This charge appears when you donate online, by phone, or at an event and the payment processor posts the transaction under a generic charity descriptor. It also appears when you set up a monthly recurring gift and the nonprofit bills your card on the same day each month. A third common trigger is a campaign donation, such as a school fundraiser, disaster relief drive, church offering, or nonprofit membership contribution. If you do not recognize the charge, the most likely explanation is that someone in your household made a donation or used your card during a fundraising checkout.

Typical Charge Amounts

Typical CHARITABLE charges are often $10, $25, $50, or $100 for one-time gifts. Recurring donations commonly post at $5, $15, $20, or $30 per month, especially for pledge programs and membership-style giving. Event donations and campaign gifts can be $75, $150, $250, or $500 when a donor selects a larger support level. Some processors place a temporary authorization hold for $1.00 before the final donation amount posts, and the final charge can differ if the donor adds a tip or covers processing fees.

Common Variations

Common descriptor variations include CHARITABLE, CHARITABLE*, CHARITABLE DONATION, CHARITABLE GIVING, and CHARITABLE FUND. Some statements also show CHARITABLE followed by a city, state, campaign name, or short merchant code. Store-number style patterns are uncommon for this descriptor, but you may see a reference number, a donor ID, or a campaign ID instead. Examples include CHARITABLE*ABC123, CHARITABLE DONATION NY, CHARITABLE GIVING 2048, and CHARITABLE FUND 7781.

Is This Charge Legitimate?

Start by checking your email, text messages, and donation receipts for a matching amount and date. Next, search your bank app or card app for the exact descriptor and compare it with any recent giving pages, fundraiser confirmations, or nonprofit receipts. If you still do not recognize it, call the nonprofit or payment processor listed on the receipt and ask for the donor record tied to the last four digits of your card. You can also review card activity in your bank app, such as Chase Mobile, Bank of America Mobile Banking, or Capital One Mobile, and then contact the number on the back of your card if the charge looks unauthorized.

How to Dispute or Cancel

1. Find the receipt or confirmation email and identify the nonprofit, campaign, or processor name. 2. Call the charity or donation platform and ask them to cancel the recurring gift or explain the posted amount. 3. If the charge is wrong, request a refund and ask for the cancellation date in writing. 4. If you cannot verify the charge, file a dispute with your bank or card issuer right away and report the transaction as unauthorized. 5. If the charge is a recurring donation, cancel future billing before the next scheduled date so the card is not charged again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my CHARITABLE charge show as CHARITABLE*?

The asterisk usually means the donation was processed through a payment system that adds a campaign or merchant code after the main descriptor. CHARITABLE* can also point to a specific fundraiser, nonprofit branch, or event page, so the extra text matters. Check your receipt, donor email, or bank app for the matching amount and date before assuming it is fraud.

How do I cancel my CHARITABLE subscription?

A recurring CHARITABLE charge usually comes from a monthly donation or pledge, not a retail subscription. Log in to the nonprofit portal, donation app, or confirmation link and look for recurring giving, auto-renew, or scheduled payments. If you cannot find the account, call the charity or processor listed on the receipt and ask them to stop future billing immediately.

Why is my CHARITABLE charge a different amount than expected?

The amount can differ if you selected a tip, covered processing fees, or approved a recurring gift with a different campaign level. Some donation pages also show a temporary $1.00 authorization before the final charge posts. If the posted amount is still wrong, compare the receipt, bank pending transaction, and final settlement date.

Can CHARITABLE be a one-time donation?

Yes, CHARITABLE often represents a one-time donation to a nonprofit, school, church, or fundraiser. One-time gifts commonly post as $10, $25, $50, or $100, and they may include a campaign name or donor reference number. If you do not remember making the gift, check whether a family member used your card during checkout.

What should I do if I do not recognize a CHARITABLE charge?

First, search your email for donation receipts and check whether the amount matches a recent gift. Second, review your bank app and card app for the exact date, pending status, and merchant details. Third, call the charity or payment processor, and if they cannot verify it, dispute the charge with your bank immediately.

Similar Charges

  • CHARITABLE
  • CHARITABLE*ABC123
  • CHARITABLE DONATION
  • CHARITABLE GIVING
  • CHARITABLE FUND 7781

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