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

Bloomberg processes its subscription billing through a system that appends an asterisk followed by the brand name, a format commonly used by large media and data companies to distinguish digital subscription charges from other transaction types on your statement. When you sign up for a Bloomberg news subscription, the payment is processed under the descriptor "BLOOMBERG*" rather than the full company name because the asterisk acts as a separator indicating a recurring digital product charge, helping both the processor and the cardholder identify it as a subscription rather than a one-time purchase. If you see this charge for around $34.99 on a monthly basis, it is almost certainly your active Bloomberg news subscription being billed on its regular cycle.

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

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