What is "HULU*" on my bank statement?
HULU* is usually a legitimate Hulu streaming subscription charge, often with a reference code or billing suffix.
Merchant: Hulu | Category: Streaming
What Is This Charge?
A charge from Hulu reflects a purchase at Hulu, the U.S. streaming service launched in 2007 and operated as a digital subscription business with no physical store count. Hulu sells on-demand TV, movies, and live TV plans, so the charge usually comes from an active subscription rather than a one-time retail purchase. The descriptor HULU* often includes a billing suffix, account code, or website reference that helps identify the subscription source. This charge is usually legitimate when the cardholder signed up for Hulu, started a free trial, or added a plan through a partner billing channel.
Why Does This Charge Appear on My Statement?
This charge appears when a Hulu subscription renews automatically on the monthly billing date. It also appears when a free trial converts to a paid plan after the trial period ends. A charge can post when a user upgrades from an ad-supported plan to Hulu + Live TV, adds premium channels, or changes billing through Apple, Google Play, Roku, or a mobile carrier. A family member or another household user can also create the account and use your payment card without the cardholder noticing.
Typical Charge Amounts
Hulu charges are commonly $7.99 per month for the basic ad-supported plan and $17.99 per month for the ad-free plan. Hulu + Live TV pricing is often around $76.99 per month, and bundled plans can post at different monthly totals depending on add-ons. A temporary authorization hold may appear as $1.00 or $0.00 before the final subscription charge posts. Taxes can add a small amount, so a plan advertised at $7.99 may post as $8.42 or another nearby total depending on location.
Common Variations
HULU* HULU*1234 HULU*HULU.COM HULU*BILLING HULU.COM/BILLING HULU*SUBSCRIPTION HULU*LIVE TV HULU*PAYMENT
Is This Charge Legitimate?
Start by checking whether anyone in your home has an active Hulu account tied to the card. Next, sign in at https://www.hulu.com/account and review the billing history, plan type, and next renewal date. You can also check the Hulu app on iPhone, Android, Roku, Fire TV, or smart TV to confirm the account owner and subscription status. If the charge does not match any known account, contact Hulu Support at 1-888-265-6650 and ask for the exact billing source.
How to Dispute or Cancel
1. Cancel the subscription in your Hulu account at https://www.hulu.com/account before the next renewal date. 2. If the charge came through Apple, Google Play, Roku, or another partner, cancel in that platform first because Hulu may not control that billing path. 3. Call Hulu at 1-888-265-6650 if you need help identifying the account, and ask for the last four digits of the payment method on file. 4. If the charge is unauthorized, file a dispute with your bank or card issuer right away and provide the statement descriptor, date, and amount. 5. Hulu does not have a retail return policy because it is a subscription service, so refunds usually depend on the billing channel and the timing of cancellation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Hulu charge show as HULU*?
HULU* is a billing descriptor used for Hulu subscriptions, and the asterisk often marks a billing suffix, account code, or partner reference. It usually appears when a monthly plan renews, a free trial converts to paid, or a subscription is billed through Hulu directly or through a platform like Apple or Roku.
How do I cancel my Hulu subscription?
Cancel by signing in at https://www.hulu.com/account, opening the subscription or billing section, and selecting cancel. If you subscribed through Apple, Google Play, Roku, or a carrier, cancel in that service first because the charge may not stop from Hulu’s website alone.
Why is my Hulu charge a different amount than expected?
The amount can differ because taxes are added, a free trial ended, an add-on was included, or the plan changed to Hulu + Live TV. A temporary authorization hold of $1.00 or $0.00 can also appear before the final monthly charge posts.
Can Hulu charges be from a bundled subscription?
Yes, Hulu charges can come from a bundle that includes Disney+, ESPN+, premium channels, or live TV add-ons. Bundles often post at a higher monthly total than the basic plan, and the statement descriptor may still show HULU* or a billing variant.
What should I do if I do not recognize a Hulu charge?
Check whether a family member, roommate, or linked device created the account, then review https://www.hulu.com/account for billing history. If you still do not recognize it, call Hulu at 1-888-265-6650 and file a bank dispute immediately if the charge is unauthorized.
Similar Charges
- HULU*
- HULU*1234
- HULU*HULU.COM
- HULU*BILLING
- HULU.COM/BILLING