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

Experian uses the truncated descriptor "EXPERIAN*" on bank statements because their billing system appends an asterisk to distinguish different subscription tiers and product lines sold under the Experian brand, such as their CreditWorks Basic or Premium plans. The asterisk acts as a separator that payment processors like their credit card billing platform use to attach a secondary identifier after it, though that secondary portion is often cut off depending on your bank's character display limit. If you're seeing this charge for around $24.99 each month, it almost certainly reflects your active Experian credit monitoring subscription renewing on its regular billing cycle.

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

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