Why does "KING*" appear on my bank statement?

This charge appears because you have an active subscription or made a purchase with King.

Is the "KING*" charge legitimate?

Yes, this is a legitimate charge from King.

How do I get a refund from King?

Contact King support directly to request a refund.

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

Q: How do I cancel King?

You can cancel at kingcare.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/sections/360000117569-Purchases-Payments.

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The "KING*" charge is from King. In-app purchase for Candy Crush Saga or other King mobile games.

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In-app purchase for Candy Crush Saga or other King mobile games.

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Why does this charge appear?

When you make an in-app purchase in Candy Crush Saga or another King mobile game, the transaction is processed through Apple's App Store or Google Play billing systems, which truncate merchant names and append an asterisk to indicate a third-party in-app purchase. The "KING*" format is a standardized shortcode used by these mobile payment platforms to identify King as the game publisher behind the charge while keeping the descriptor compact enough to fit within banking display limits. If you recently bought extra lives, boosters, or a bundle of gold bars in one of King's popular titles, the KING* entry on your statement is simply how that purchase shows up after passing through the mobile storefront's billing infrastructure.

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What should you do?

Identify the King purchase

The KING* charge on your bank statement is from King, the maker of Candy Crush Saga and other popular mobile games. This charge represents an in-app purchase made within one of their games, such as extra lives, boosters, or gold bars.

Check your King game activity

Open any King game you play, such as Candy Crush Saga, and review your recent purchase history within the app. Cross-reference the charge amount and date on your bank statement with any in-app purchases you or a family member may have made.

Review your King account purchases

Visit king.com and log into your account to view your full purchase history. This will help you confirm whether the KING* charge matches a legitimate transaction tied to your account and identify which specific game or item was purchased.

Manage or cancel future King purchases

If you want to prevent future KING* charges or need help with a specific transaction, visit kingcare.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/sections/360000117569-Purchases-Payments to access King's official support page for purchases and payments, where you can manage your billing settings or contact their support team.

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Is this charge fraudulent?

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