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

✓ Legitimate

The "KQ*" charge is from Kenya Airways. Kenya Airways abbreviated billing descriptor.

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Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways abbreviated billing descriptor.

KQ*

Category

Travel

Avg. Charge

Variable

Country

KE

Billing Cycle

One-time

Cancel At

kenya-airways.com/en/book-manage/manage-booking/online-refunds/

Support

+254-20-327-4747

Why does this charge appear?

Kenya Airways uses the shortened billing descriptor "KQ\*" on bank statements because KQ is the airline's official IATA two-letter carrier code, the same code that appears on flight tickets, boarding passes, and reservation systems worldwide. When Kenya Airways processes payments through their ticketing and booking platforms, the billing system pulls this carrier code as the merchant identifier rather than spelling out the full airline name, which can exceed character limits imposed by payment processors. If you see "KQ\*" followed by additional characters such as a booking reference or transaction number on your statement, it almost certainly corresponds to a flight purchase, seat upgrade, or ancillary service booked directly through Kenya Airways.

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What should you do?

1

Recognize the KQ* Descriptor

The charge labeled KQ* on your bank statement is the abbreviated billing descriptor used by Kenya Airways. This is a legitimate charge and typically appears when you have purchased a flight ticket, added baggage, or made another booking-related payment through Kenya Airways.

2

Match the Charge to Your Kenya Airways Booking

Log in to your Kenya Airways account at kenya-airways.com and navigate to your booking history to cross-reference the charge amount and date with any flights or services you purchased. Your booking confirmation email from Kenya Airways should also show the exact amount billed.

3

Request a Refund If Needed

If you believe the KQ* charge is incorrect, was duplicated, or you need to cancel your Kenya Airways booking, visit the official Kenya Airways online refunds page at kenya-airways.com/en/book-manage/manage-booking/online-refunds/ to submit a refund request directly through their portal.

4

Contact Kenya Airways Support for Clarification

If you still cannot identify the KQ* charge after checking your bookings and email confirmations, reach out to Kenya Airways customer support directly through kenya-airways.com for assistance. Have your booking reference number and the exact charge amount ready to help the support team locate your transaction quickly.

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Is this charge fraudulent?

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

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