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

MasterClass uses the truncated descriptor "MASTERCLASS*" on bank statements because payment networks like Visa and Mastercard enforce a strict character limit on merchant descriptors, typically capping them at 22 characters or fewer, which often forces companies to drop spacing, punctuation, and branding nuances from their registered name. The asterisk following "MASTERCLASS*" is a common formatting convention used by subscription billing processors to separate the merchant name from additional information such as a product tier or billing cycle identifier. If you see this charge appearing monthly for around $10.00, it is almost certainly your MasterClass online learning subscription, which grants access to the platform's celebrity-taught video courses.

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

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