AMAZON EG* Charge (What It Is + Is It Legit?)

When Amazon expanded into the Egyptian market, it adopted a shorthand billing format that combines its brand name with the two-letter ISO country code for Egypt, resulting in the descriptor AMAZON EG* appearing on your bank statement rather than the full "Amazon Egypt" name. The asterisk in the descriptor is a standard convention used by payment processors to separate the merchant identifier from any additional order or transaction reference information that may follow. This truncated format is especially common on Egyptian bank statements because regional payment systems often impose character limits on merchant descriptors, making AMAZON EG* the practical shorthand for any purchase or subscription completed through the Amazon Egypt marketplace.

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

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