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

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The "BETHESDA*" charge is from Bethesda Softworks. Game purchase from Bethesda (Skyrim, Fallout, Starfield).

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Bethesda Softworks

Bethesda Softworks

Game purchase from Bethesda (Skyrim, Fallout, Starfield).

BETHESDA*

Category

Gaming

Avg. Charge

$9.99 - $69.99

Country

US

Billing Cycle

One-time

Cancel At

bethesda.net/account

Support

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Why does this charge appear?

When you purchase a game like Skyrim, Fallout, or Starfield directly through Bethesda's own storefront or launcher, the charge shows up as BETHESDA* on your bank statement because Bethesda Softworks uses a truncated merchant identifier combined with an asterisk, a common formatting convention used by payment processors to separate the brand name from any additional transaction detail that may follow. The asterisk in BETHESDA* acts as a delimiter, meaning your full descriptor might read something like BETHESDA*GAME or BETHESDA*STORE, but many banks only display the portion up to or including the asterisk depending on their character limits. Bethesda Softworks processes these direct purchases under their own merchant account rather than routing through a parent company like ZeniMax or Microsoft, which is why you see the Bethesda name specifically rather than a broader corporate entity.

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What should you do?

1

Check Your Bethesda Purchase History

Log in to your account at bethesda.net and review your order history to match the BETHESDA* charge with a recent game purchase such as Skyrim, Fallout, or Starfield. The charge amount should align with the price of the title you bought.

2

Verify the Charge Date and Game Release

Cross-reference the date of the BETHESDA* charge on your bank statement with any recent Bethesda Softworks game purchases or pre-orders you may have placed. Pre-order charges from Bethesda often process close to the game's official release date.

3

Review Active Bethesda Subscriptions

Visit bethesda.net/account to check whether you have any active memberships or recurring charges tied to your Bethesda Softworks account, such as Fallout 1st, which could explain a recurring BETHESDA* charge appearing on your statement.

4

Contact Bethesda Support If Needed

If the BETHESDA* charge still does not match any purchase you recognize after reviewing bethesda.net, reach out to Bethesda Softworks customer support directly through their website to request a detailed breakdown of the transaction before escalating to your bank.

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Is this charge fraudulent?

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

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