What is "FANDANGO" on my bank statement?

FANDANGO is usually a legitimate charge for movie tickets or theater-related purchases from Fandango.

Merchant: Fandango | Category: Entertainment

What Is This Charge?

A charge from Fandango reflects a purchase at Fandango, the U.S. movie-ticketing and entertainment ticket platform founded in 2000 and operated online rather than through physical stores. Fandango is part of NBCUniversal and sells movie tickets, premium-format seats, and theater add-ons through its website and app. The company does not have retail store counts because it is a digital ticketing service, not a chain of storefronts. A statement line with FANDANGO usually means you bought tickets for a movie, reserved seats, or paid a convenience fee tied to a theater booking.

Why Does This Charge Appear on My Statement?

This charge appears when you complete a ticket purchase on Fandango.com, in the Fandango app, or through a theater booking flow that routes payment through Fandango. It can also appear after you buy advance tickets for a specific showtime, reserve premium seats, or add fees such as service charges and processing fees. In some cases, the charge posts after the theater confirms the order, so the statement date can be later than the purchase date. If you used a saved card, a family member’s account, or a linked theater rewards account, the charge can still appear under FANDANGO even if you do not remember the exact checkout screen.

Typical Charge Amounts

Most Fandango charges are between $12 and $25 for one standard movie ticket plus fees. Two tickets commonly total $24 to $50 before taxes, and premium formats such as IMAX, 3D, or Dolby Cinema often push the total to $18 to $35 per ticket. Convenience fees are often about $1.50 to $3.50 per ticket, and some orders add a service fee of $2 to $6 per order. If you see a larger amount such as $40, $60, or $80, it usually reflects multiple tickets, premium seating, or a full family order rather than a subscription.

Common Variations

FANDANGO* FANDANGO.COM FANDANGO TICKETS FANDANGO INC FANDANGO*1234 FANDANGO 1234 CA FANDANGO.COM/BUY FANDANGO MOVIE TIX

Is This Charge Legitimate?

A legitimate Fandango charge should match a movie ticket purchase, a seat reservation, or an order confirmation in your email. First, check your inbox for a receipt from Fandango and compare the amount, date, and theater name. Second, sign in at https://www.fandango.com or open the Fandango app and review your purchase history. Third, if the charge still looks unfamiliar, call Fandango customer support at 1-800-326-3264 and ask for the order details tied to the last four digits of your card. If you do not find a matching order, contact your bank right away and ask whether the charge is pending, posted, or eligible for a card dispute.

How to Dispute or Cancel

1. Open your Fandango account and find the order confirmation, because many ticket purchases are final once the showtime is selected. 2. Review the theater’s refund policy in the receipt, since refund rules depend on the cinema and the ticket type. 3. Call Fandango at 1-800-326-3264 if you need help locating the order, correcting a duplicate charge, or checking whether the ticket can be refunded. 4. If the charge is unauthorized, file a dispute with your bank or card issuer immediately and ask them to block future card use if needed. 5. Save screenshots, receipts, and email confirmations, because banks usually ask for proof when you challenge an entertainment charge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my Fandango charge show as FANDANGO* or FANDANGO.COM?

Fandango uses different statement descriptors depending on how the ticket was bought and how the payment processor posts the transaction. FANDANGO* and FANDANGO.COM usually mean the same merchant, and the extra characters often identify the order channel, theater partner, or location code.

How do I cancel my Fandango subscription?

Fandango is not a subscription service for most customers, so there is usually nothing to cancel like a monthly membership. If you created an account, you can stop future purchases by deleting saved cards, removing auto-fill payment methods, and contacting support at 1-800-326-3264 if you need help closing the account.

Why is my Fandango charge a different amount than expected?

The amount can differ because Fandango adds convenience fees, service fees, taxes, and premium-format pricing on top of the base ticket price. A single ticket that looked like $14 online can post as $17 or $18 after fees, and a multi-ticket order can post higher if the theater charges extra for IMAX, 3D, or reserved seating.

Can Fandango charges be refunded if I did not use the tickets?

Refunds depend on the theater’s policy and the ticket type, and many showtime purchases are final after the order is confirmed. Check the receipt first, then contact Fandango support or the theater immediately if the show has not started and you want to request a refund.

How do I find the order tied to a Fandango statement charge?

Search your email for Fandango receipts, then log in at https://www.fandango.com and open your purchase history. Match the exact dollar amount, purchase date, and theater name to the statement line, because the descriptor may not include the movie title.

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  • FANDANGO*1234
  • FANDANGO.COM
  • FANDANGO TICKETS
  • FANDANGO INC
  • FANDANGO 1234 CA

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