HSBC* Charge (What It Is + Is It Legit?)
✓ LegitimateThe "HSBC*" charge is from HSBC. HSBC credit card or banking fee.
HSBC
HSBC credit card or banking fee.
Category
Banking
Avg. Charge
Variable
Country
GB
Billing Cycle
One-time
Cancel At
hsbc.co.uk/contact/
Support
+44-345-740-4404
Why does this charge appear?
When HSBC processes fees and charges through its banking systems in the United Kingdom, the descriptor is often truncated to "HSBC*" on your statement because card payment networks such as Visa and Mastercard limit the number of characters a merchant or financial institution can display in the billing descriptor field. The asterisk following HSBC is a common formatting convention used by banking systems to separate the institution name from a transaction code or reference that may follow, though this additional detail is sometimes stripped away by your own bank's statement formatting. If you see HSBC* on your statement, it typically relates to a credit card fee, account service charge, or similar banking cost originating directly from HSBC's UK operations.
What should you do?
Identify the HSBC* charge
Log in to your HSBC online banking account at hsbc.co.uk and navigate to your transaction history. Look for the HSBC* entry and cross-reference it with any known HSBC credit card fees, account maintenance charges, or service fees you may have agreed to when opening your account.
Review your HSBC account terms
Check your original HSBC account agreement or any recent communications from HSBC by email or post. The HSBC* charge is typically a legitimate banking or credit card fee, so confirming it matches a scheduled fee or recent account activity will help you understand exactly what you were charged for.
Contact HSBC directly for clarification
If you are unsure what the HSBC* charge relates to, reach out to HSBC through their official contact page at hsbc.co.uk/contact/ to speak with a representative who can pull up your account and explain the specific charge in detail.
Manage or cancel the HSBC service
If the HSBC* charge is for a service or product you no longer want, visit hsbc.co.uk or use the contact options at hsbc.co.uk/contact/ to request cancellation or a change to your account plan, ensuring you get written confirmation that the recurring charge will be stopped.
Is this charge fraudulent?
No, this is a legitimate charge from HSBC. However, if you did not authorize this charge or cancelled your subscription, you may be eligible for a refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
Community Reports (0)
0 votesNo votes yet — be the first to report on this charge!
Have you seen this charge? Help others by voting:
Community Comments (0)
No comments yet. Be the first to share your experience!
Share your experience
Your email is only used to verify your comment and will never be shown publicly.
Search Another Charge
Popular Charges
Amazon UK
AMAZON UK*
OnlyFans
ONLYFANS*
Just Eat
JUST EAT*
Revolut
REVOLUT*
Sky TV / Sky Sports
SKY*SUBSCRIPTION
Related Charges
Need to dispute this charge?
Generate a professional dispute letter in seconds with our AI tool.
Open Charge Assistant →Community Verified
Real user reports
Free to Use
Always free to check
Secure & Private
Your data is safe
Help Millions
48K+ charges identified