What is "STRAVA" on my bank statement?

STRAVA is usually a legitimate charge for Strava’s fitness tracking app, often for a premium subscription.

Merchant: Strava | Category: Subscription

What Is This Charge?

A charge from Strava reflects a purchase at Strava, the fitness tracking app and subscription service founded in 2009. Strava is a digital fitness platform, not a physical retail chain, so it does not have store locations or store counts. The charge usually comes from a paid app subscription, such as Strava Subscription or Strava Summit, rather than from buying equipment or in-person services.

Why Does This Charge Appear on My Statement?

This charge appears when you start a free trial, renew a monthly plan, or buy a subscription through the Strava app or website. It can also appear after an Apple App Store or Google Play purchase if the billing is processed by Apple or Google instead of Strava directly. A family member may also have used your card to subscribe on a phone, tablet, or desktop browser.

Typical Charge Amounts

Most Strava subscription charges are around $11.99 per month in the United States when billed monthly. Annual plans are commonly around $79.99 per year, and older plan names such as Summit may still appear on some statements. If the charge is pending, the amount can temporarily show as a $0.00 verification, a $1.00 authorization, or the full subscription amount before final posting.

Common Variations

STRAVA STRAVA*SUBSCRIPTION STRAVA INC STRAVA APPLE STRAVA GOOGLE STRAVA 800-555-1234 STRAVA*SUMMIT STRAVA*MONTHLY

Is This Charge Legitimate?

Check the charge against your Strava account by signing in at https://www.strava.com and opening Settings, Subscription, or My Account. If the charge came through Apple, review your Apple subscriptions at https://support.apple.com/billing and in the App Store under your Apple ID. If the charge came through Google, review subscriptions in Google Play at https://play.google.com/store/account/subscriptions. Strava support can be reached through the help center at https://support.strava.com, and you should compare the billing date, plan name, and email address on the receipt before deciding the charge is unauthorized.

How to Dispute or Cancel

1. Cancel the subscription in the same place you bought it, because App Store, Google Play, and direct Strava billing are handled separately. 2. If you need help, contact Strava support through https://support.strava.com and review the account email tied to the charge. 3. If the charge is unauthorized, call your bank or card issuer using the number on the back of your card and start a card dispute right away. 4. If you were billed through Apple or Google, request the refund through that platform first, because their refund rules control those purchases. 5. Keep screenshots of the descriptor, receipt, and cancellation page, because those records help both the merchant review and the bank dispute.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my Strava charge show as STRAVA*SUBSCRIPTION?

STRAVA*SUBSCRIPTION usually means the payment was processed for a paid Strava plan rather than a one-time purchase. This descriptor often appears after a free trial ends, a monthly renewal posts, or a subscription is billed through the app store.

How do I cancel my Strava subscription?

Cancel in the same billing system that charged you: Strava.com for direct billing, the Apple App Store for iPhone purchases, or Google Play for Android purchases. After canceling, save the confirmation screen and check that the renewal date disappears from your account.

Why is my Strava charge a different amount than expected?

A Strava charge can differ because taxes are added, a free trial converted to a paid plan, or the billing platform used a different regional price. If the charge is pending, your bank may also show a temporary authorization amount before the final posted amount appears.

Can I get a refund for a Strava subscription charge?

Refunds depend on where the purchase was made and when the charge posted. Direct Strava purchases should be reviewed in the Strava help center, while Apple and Google purchases usually must be requested through the App Store or Google Play refund process.

Is STRAVA a recurring charge?

Yes, STRAVA is often a recurring monthly or annual subscription charge. If you see the same descriptor every 30 days or once per year, it usually means an active fitness app membership is still turned on.

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