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

ExpressVPN uses the truncated billing descriptor "EXPRESSVPN*" on bank statements because payment processors and card networks impose strict character limits on merchant descriptors, typically capping them at around 20-25 characters, which means the full company name gets condensed into this abbreviated format. The asterisk following "EXPRESSVPN" is a common separator used by payment processors to distinguish the merchant name from additional transaction details, such as a support phone number or regional identifier, that may follow it on your statement. If you recognize a recurring monthly charge of around $12.95 appearing as "EXPRESSVPN*", it is almost certainly your active ExpressVPN subscription being billed through their payment processing system.

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

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