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

When Canva processes subscription payments for its Pro tier, it transmits the shortened descriptor "CANVA*" to card networks because most payment processors and banking systems impose a strict character limit on merchant descriptors, typically between 15 and 22 characters depending on the card network. The asterisk in "CANVA*" is a standard delimiter used by payment processors like Stripe, which Canva relies on to handle recurring billing, separating the merchant name from any additional reference information such as a subscription ID or billing cycle detail. If you see "CANVA*" on your statement alongside a $12.99 monthly charge, it almost certainly corresponds to your active Canva Pro subscription rather than any unauthorized transaction.

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

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