What is "SHOWTIME" on my bank statement?

SHOWTIME is usually a legitimate subscription charge for Showtime streaming or cable service.

Merchant: Showtime Networks Inc. | Category: Streaming

What Is This Charge?

A charge from Showtime reflects a purchase at Showtime Networks Inc., the premium television and streaming brand launched in 1976. Showtime is a subscription entertainment service, not a physical retail store, and it operates as a premium channel and streaming product rather than a chain with storefronts. The charge usually means a customer signed up for Showtime through the Showtime app, a cable provider, a streaming bundle, or a third-party app store. The descriptor often appears when a recurring membership renews or when a free trial converts to a paid plan.

Why Does This Charge Appear on My Statement?

This charge appears when a subscription starts, renews, or is billed through a partner platform. A customer may see it after signing up directly on Showtime.com, after adding Showtime through Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple, Roku, Google Play, or a cable bill, or after a free trial ends. The charge can also appear a few days after the signup date because card networks sometimes post streaming charges after the authorization clears. If the account owner forgot about the trial or the family member used the service, the recurring fee will still post to the statement.

Typical Charge Amounts

Showtime charges commonly fall around $10.99 to $12.99 per month for standalone streaming plans, depending on the plan and billing channel. Some bundled or legacy cable add-on plans can post at different rates, including promotional prices near $0.99 for the first month or discounted introductory offers around $3.99 to $6.99. A temporary authorization hold may appear for $1.00 or $0.00 before the full subscription amount posts. Annual plans, when offered through a partner, can post as a larger one-time charge instead of a monthly fee.

Common Variations

SHOWTIME* SHOWTIME.COM SHOWTIME SUBSCRIPTION SHOWTIME NY SHOWTIME STREAMING SHOWTIME NETWORKS SHOWTIME-800-xxx-xxxx SHOWTIME*1234 SHOWTIME COM CA SHOWTIME OTT

Is This Charge Legitimate?

A legitimate Showtime charge usually matches an active subscription, a recent free trial, or a cable add-on on the same card or account. First, check your email for a Showtime receipt, welcome message, or renewal notice from a sender tied to Showtime or Paramount/Showtime billing. Second, sign in to your account at https://www.showtime.com or open the Paramount+ app if your subscription is billed through that platform. Third, compare the statement date and amount with your subscription history, because streaming renewals often post on the same day each month. If you still do not recognize the charge, call Showtime customer support at 1-800-746-9846 and ask for the billing source and last four digits of the account used.

How to Dispute or Cancel

1. Log in to your Showtime account at https://www.showtime.com or the partner app where you subscribed, such as Apple, Roku, Amazon, or Google Play. 2. Open billing or subscriptions and cancel the plan before the next renewal date, because streaming services usually stop future charges but do not refund a completed billing cycle. 3. If the charge is unauthorized, call Showtime support at 1-800-746-9846 and ask for a cancellation confirmation and billing trace. 4. Contact your bank or card issuer the same day if you did not authorize the charge, and file a card dispute while the merchant review is still open. 5. Save screenshots, receipts, and cancellation emails, because banks usually ask for proof that you tried to resolve the charge with the merchant first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my Showtime charge show as SHOWTIME*?

SHOWTIME* usually means the merchant used a card descriptor with an asterisk to mark a recurring subscription or online billing event. The charge often comes from a direct Showtime signup, a renewal, or a partner-billed streaming plan. The asterisk does not mean fraud by itself, and the amount should match your monthly plan or trial conversion.

How do I cancel my Showtime subscription?

Cancel by signing in at https://www.showtime.com or by opening the app store or streaming platform where you subscribed, such as Apple, Roku, Amazon, or Google Play. Go to account settings, choose subscriptions or billing, and select cancel before the next renewal date. If you subscribed through cable, call your TV provider and remove Showtime from the package.

Why is my Showtime charge a different amount than expected?

The amount can differ because of taxes, a promotional period ending, a partner platform fee, or a plan change from a trial to a paid subscription. Some cards also show a temporary authorization for $1.00 or $0.00 before the final charge posts. If the amount is much higher than your plan, check whether the charge came from a bundled service or an annual billing cycle.

Can Showtime charges come from Apple, Roku, or Amazon instead of Showtime directly?

Yes, Showtime can be billed through Apple, Roku, Amazon Prime Video Channels, Google Play, or a cable provider instead of directly by Showtime. In those cases, the statement descriptor may still say SHOWTIME even though the subscription was created on a third-party platform. Check the platform’s subscription page to cancel the correct billing source.

What should I do if I do not recognize a Showtime charge?

First, search your email for Showtime receipts and check every family member’s streaming subscriptions. Next, log in at https://www.showtime.com and review the billing history or connected partner account. If you still cannot match the charge, call 1-800-746-9846 and then file a dispute with your bank if the merchant cannot verify the transaction.

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