AIRBNB* Charge (What It Is + Is It Legit?)

When Airbnb processes a payment through its billing system, the transaction is submitted to card networks with a truncated merchant identifier rather than the full company name, which is why you see "AIRBNB*" on your statement instead of simply "Airbnb." The asterisk in the descriptor is a standard delimiter used by payment processors to separate the merchant name from additional booking reference details, such as a reservation ID or location code, that may follow it. If you recently booked or stayed at an Airbnb property and the charge amount matches your reservation total, this descriptor is the legitimate confirmation of that accommodation payment.

No, this is a legitimate charge from Airbnb. However, if you did not authorize this charge or cancelled your subscription, you may be eligible for a refund.

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