What is "PARAMOUNT PLUS" on my bank statement?
PARAMOUNT PLUS is usually a legitimate Paramount+ streaming subscription charge for TV, movies, or live sports.
Merchant: Paramount+ | Category: Streaming
What Is This Charge?
A charge from Paramount+ reflects a purchase at Paramount+, the streaming service owned by Paramount Global, which traces its media roots to 1914 and operates as a digital subscription business rather than a physical store chain. Paramount+ does not have retail store locations, so the charge usually comes from an online subscription for TV shows, movies, live sports, or add-on channel access. The descriptor often appears when a free trial converts to a paid plan, when a monthly renewal posts, or when a family member uses the same card to sign up. This charge is usually legitimate if someone in the household started or renewed a Paramount+ plan.
Why Does This Charge Appear on My Statement?
This charge appears when a subscription renews automatically after the billing cycle ends. It also appears when a free trial expires and the first paid month starts. A second common trigger is a new sign-up through the Paramount+ app, the Paramount+ website, Apple App Store, Google Play, Roku, Amazon, or a TV provider bundle. If the card was saved on an account, the charge can post without a separate checkout receipt.
Typical Charge Amounts
Paramount+ plans in the U.S. commonly bill around $5.99 per month for the Essential plan and around $11.99 per month for the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan, before tax. Annual plans are often billed near $59.99 or $119.99, depending on the tier and promotion. Some statements also show a temporary authorization hold of $0.00 to $1.00 when a card is first added or verified. Sales tax can make the final posted amount slightly higher than the advertised plan price.
Common Variations
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Is This Charge Legitimate?
Check whether anyone in your household started a Paramount+ trial, monthly plan, or bundle through a TV provider, because those sign-ups often create the charge. Review your email for a receipt from Paramount+ and check your Paramount+ account at https://www.paramountplus.com/account/ for active billing details. You can also look for the charge in the Paramount+ app on iPhone, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or smart TV devices. If you still do not recognize it, contact Paramount+ support at 1-888-274-5343 and ask for the billing date, plan name, and last four digits of the card used.
How to Dispute or Cancel
1. Sign in to your Paramount+ account at https://www.paramountplus.com/account/ and cancel the subscription if you do not want future billing. 2. If the charge came through Apple, Google, Roku, or Amazon, cancel inside that platform’s subscription settings because Paramount+ may not control the billing directly. 3. Call Paramount+ at 1-888-274-5343 and request a refund review if the charge was unauthorized or if a trial converted unexpectedly. 4. If the merchant will not resolve it, file a card dispute with your bank or card issuer and include the billing date, amount, and any cancellation confirmation. 5. Keep screenshots, emails, and chat transcripts because banks usually ask for proof before reversing a subscription charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Paramount+ charge show as PARAMOUNT PLUS*SUBSCRIPTION?
That descriptor usually means the charge came from an active Paramount+ streaming plan rather than a one-time purchase. It often appears after a free trial ends, a monthly renewal posts, or a subscription is started through the Paramount+ app, website, Roku, Apple, Google, or Amazon.
How do I cancel my Paramount+ subscription?
Cancel by signing in at https://www.paramountplus.com/account/ and turning off auto-renew, or cancel inside Apple, Google Play, Roku, or Amazon if that platform billed you. If you need help, call Paramount+ at 1-888-274-5343 and ask for confirmation that future billing has stopped.
Why is my Paramount+ charge a different amount than expected?
The amount can differ because taxes are added, a free trial converted to a paid plan, or the account is on a different tier than expected. Some customers also see a separate annual charge instead of a monthly charge, and platform billing through Apple, Google, Roku, or Amazon can include different pricing rules.
Does Paramount+ charge a hold before billing?
Yes, some card verifications can show a small temporary authorization hold, often $0.00 to $1.00, before the real subscription charge posts. That hold usually disappears within a few days and is not the same as a monthly membership fee.
Can I get a refund for a Paramount+ charge?
Refunds are not guaranteed, but you can request one from Paramount+ support at 1-888-274-5343 if the charge was accidental, unauthorized, or tied to a trial you did not mean to keep. If Paramount+ cannot help, you can also open a dispute with your bank or card issuer and submit your cancellation proof.
Similar Charges
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