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

When Headspace processes subscription payments, the billing descriptor is truncated to "HEADSPACE*" because of how payment processors like Stripe or Braintree handle merchant identifiers, appending an asterisk to signal that the charge is part of a recurring or subscription-based transaction rather than a one-time purchase. The asterisk acts as a standard formatting convention used across many digital subscription services to distinguish ongoing billing agreements from regular retail charges. If you see HEADSPACE* on your bank statement for around $12.99, it almost certainly reflects your monthly Headspace meditation app subscription being renewed automatically.

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

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