What is "HINGE" on my bank statement?
HINGE is usually a legitimate charge for Hinge dating app subscriptions or premium features.
Merchant: Hinge | Category: Subscription
What Is This Charge?
A charge from Hinge reflects a purchase at Hinge, the dating app launched in 2012 and operated as a digital subscription service rather than a physical store. Hinge does not have retail store locations, so the charge usually comes from an app-based membership, boost, or premium feature purchase. The merchant is best known for Hinge Preferred Membership, which gives users extra likes, advanced filters, and other dating features. A statement line with HINGE is usually a legitimate digital subscription charge tied to the Hinge app or website.
Why Does This Charge Appear on My Statement?
This charge appears when a user starts a paid Hinge plan, renews an existing subscription, or buys an in-app feature such as Roses or a Boost. It can also appear after a free trial ends and converts to a paid membership on the renewal date. Some cardholders see the charge because the purchase was made through Apple App Store billing or Google Play billing, which can change the exact descriptor. If another person in the household used the same card on the Hinge app, the charge can also post without the cardholder recognizing it immediately.
Typical Charge Amounts
Hinge charges commonly start around $9.99 for short-term premium access and can reach about $49.99 for longer subscription periods or bundled features. A Hinge Preferred Membership often falls in the $19.99 to $39.99 range depending on plan length, age, and promotion. One-time add-ons such as Roses or Boosts are usually smaller charges, often around $1.99 to $9.99 each. Temporary authorization holds can also appear for $0.00, $1.00, or a small pending amount before the final subscription charge posts.
Common Variations
Common descriptor variations include HINGE*, HINGE APP, HINGE.COM, HINGE SUBSCRIPTION, and HINGE*NEW YORK. Some card statements may also show HINGE IOS, HINGE GOOGLE, or HINGE WEB depending on where the purchase was completed. Store or merchant location codes may appear as HINGE* followed by a city, state, or country code. The exact text can change if the payment was processed through Apple, Google, or a web checkout page.
Is This Charge Legitimate?
A Hinge charge is usually legitimate if you recently bought a subscription, upgraded to Preferred Membership, or used a paid feature inside the app. First, open the Hinge app and check your membership status under account or subscription settings. Second, review your Apple App Store subscriptions at https://support.apple.com/billing or your Google Play subscriptions at https://support.google.com/googleplay for the exact billing source. Third, compare the charge date and amount with your email receipts and bank statement, and contact Hinge support through the app or at https://hinge.co if the purchase is unfamiliar.
How to Dispute or Cancel
To cancel, open the Hinge app, go to Settings, tap Account or Membership, and turn off auto-renewal before the next billing date. If the subscription was billed through Apple, cancel it in iPhone Settings under Apple ID > Subscriptions, and if it was billed through Google Play, cancel it in the Google Play app under Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions. If you need help, contact Hinge support through https://hinge.co or the in-app help center, because app-store billing is often managed by Apple or Google rather than Hinge directly. If the charge is unauthorized, file a dispute with your bank right away and ask for a card reissue if you do not recognize any linked account activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my HINGE charge show as HINGE* or HINGE APP?
The descriptor changes based on how the payment was processed. HINGE*, HINGE APP, and HINGE.COM usually mean the same dating app subscription, but the billing route may differ through the Hinge website, Apple App Store, or Google Play. Check your app subscriptions and email receipts to match the exact charge date and amount.
How do I cancel my Hinge subscription?
Cancel in the same place where you started the subscription. Open the Hinge app and turn off auto-renewal, or cancel through Apple Settings > Subscriptions on iPhone, or Google Play > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions on Android. Cancel before the next renewal date so the charge does not repeat.
Why is my Hinge charge a different amount than expected?
The amount can differ because Hinge sells multiple plans, including short-term memberships, longer subscriptions, and add-on features like Roses or Boosts. Taxes can also change the final total, and app-store billing can round amounts differently. A pending authorization may also appear first, then post later as the final charge.
Can a Hinge charge come from a free trial ending?
Yes, a free trial can convert to a paid subscription when the trial period ends. The charge usually posts on the renewal date listed in your app store subscription settings or Hinge account settings. If you do not want the paid plan, cancel before the trial expires.
What should I do if I do not use Hinge but see this charge?
First, check whether a family member or partner used your card on the app. Next, review Apple, Google Play, and Hinge account emails for receipts or subscription confirmations. If none match, contact Hinge support and then dispute the charge with your bank as unauthorized.
Similar Charges
- HINGE*
- HINGE APP
- HINGE.COM
- HINGE SUBSCRIPTION
- HINGE*NEW YORK