What is "EXPRESSVPN" on my bank statement?
EXPRESSVPN is a legitimate subscription charge for ExpressVPN, a virtual private network service.
Merchant: ExpressVPN | Category: Subscription
What Is This Charge?
A charge from ExpressVPN reflects a purchase of a virtual private network subscription from ExpressVPN, a privacy and security software company founded in 2009. ExpressVPN is a digital service, so it does not have retail store locations, and the charge usually appears when a user starts a new plan, renews an existing plan, or upgrades a subscription. The company sells access to VPN apps for desktop, mobile, and streaming devices, and the descriptor often appears on card statements instead of an app-store name.
Why Does This Charge Appear on My Statement?
This charge appears when someone buys an ExpressVPN plan directly on the ExpressVPN website or through a linked billing flow. It also appears when a free trial converts to a paid subscription, when an annual plan renews automatically, or when a family member uses a shared card for a privacy app purchase. Some charges post a few days after checkout, so the statement date can be later than the signup date.
Typical Charge Amounts
ExpressVPN charges are commonly billed as a monthly plan around $12.95, a 6-month plan around $9.99 per month, or a 12-month plan around $6.67 per month when billed upfront. A first-time purchase can post as a single charge of about $59.95, $99.95, or $149.70 depending on the plan length and any tax. Some banks also show a temporary authorization hold of $1.00 or a pending amount that later changes to the final subscription total.
Common Variations
EXPRESSVPN EXPRESSVPN.COM EXPRESSVPN*SUBSCRIPTION EXPRESSVPN LONDON EXPRESSVPN 866-XXX-XXXX EXPRESSVPN 888-XXX-XXXX EXPRESSVPN*RENEWAL EXPRESSVPN*MONTHLY EXPRESSVPN*ANNUAL
Is This Charge Legitimate?
A legitimate ExpressVPN charge should match a recent signup, renewal, or plan change in your ExpressVPN account. Check your email for a receipt from ExpressVPN and review the billing history inside the app or at https://www.expressvpn.com/account. If you do not recognize the charge, compare the statement date, the posted amount, and the card used, because a spouse, child, or coworker may have used the same payment method.
How to Dispute or Cancel
1. Sign in to your ExpressVPN account at https://www.expressvpn.com/account and open the billing or subscription page. 2. Cancel auto-renewal before the next billing date if you do not want future charges. 3. Contact ExpressVPN support through the help center at https://www.expressvpn.com/support or by using the support contact shown in your account receipt. 4. If the charge is unauthorized, call the number on the back of your card and file a card dispute at the same time, because the bank can start a chargeback while the merchant review is pending. 5. Save screenshots, receipts, and cancellation confirmations, because banks usually ask for proof before reversing a subscription charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my ExpressVPN charge show as EXPRESSVPN LONDON?
This descriptor usually appears because ExpressVPN or its payment processor routed the transaction through a London billing entity. The charge can still be valid even if you live outside the UK, because many digital subscriptions settle through international merchant accounts. Check your ExpressVPN receipt and account billing history to match the amount and date.
How do I cancel my ExpressVPN subscription?
Sign in at https://www.expressvpn.com/account, open the subscription or billing section, and turn off auto-renewal. Save the cancellation confirmation email or screenshot, because that is the best proof that future charges should stop. If you bought through an app store, cancel in Apple Subscriptions or Google Play instead of the ExpressVPN website.
Why is my ExpressVPN charge a different amount than expected?
The amount can differ because ExpressVPN sells monthly, 6-month, and annual plans, and the final billed total may include tax or currency conversion. Some banks also show a temporary authorization amount before the final subscription charge posts. Compare the receipt, the renewal date, and the payment method to confirm whether the posted amount is the final charge.
Can ExpressVPN charges be recurring?
Yes, ExpressVPN charges are often recurring because auto-renewal is commonly enabled on subscription plans. A monthly plan renews every month, and annual plans renew once per year unless you cancel first. If you want to stop recurring billing, turn off auto-renewal in your account before the next renewal date.
What should I do if I do not recognize an ExpressVPN charge?
First, check your email for an ExpressVPN receipt and sign in to your account to review billing history. Next, ask anyone who shares your card whether they started a VPN subscription. If the charge still looks unauthorized, contact ExpressVPN support and then call your bank to dispute the transaction.
Similar Charges
- EXPRESSVPN
- EXPRESSVPN.COM
- EXPRESSVPN*SUBSCRIPTION
- EXPRESSVPN LONDON
- EXPRESSVPN 866-XXX-XXXX