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METRO BANK* Charge (What It Is + Is It Legit?)

✓ Legitimate

The "METRO BANK*" charge is from Metro Bank UK. Metro Bank UK credit card or banking fee.

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Metro Bank UK

Metro Bank UK

Metro Bank UK credit card or banking fee.

METRO BANK*

Category

Banking

Avg. Charge

Variable

Country

GB

Billing Cycle

One-time

Cancel At

tel:03450808500

Support

+44-345-080-8500

Why does this charge appear?

Metro Bank UK uses the shortened descriptor "METRO BANK*" on bank statements because payment processing networks such as Visa and Mastercard enforce strict character limits on transaction descriptors, typically capping them at around 22 characters, which means the full legal name cannot always display in its entirety. The asterisk following "METRO BANK" is a common formatting convention used by banking institutions to separate the merchant name from any additional reference information, such as a branch code or transaction identifier, that may follow in the full descriptor string. If you have a Metro Bank UK account or credit card and see this charge, it almost certainly relates to a banking fee, interest charge, or account maintenance cost applied directly by Metro Bank UK to your statement.

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What should you do?

1

Identify the METRO BANK* charge

Log into your Metro Bank UK account at metrobankonline.co.uk and review your recent transactions to confirm the METRO BANK* charge matches a known banking fee, credit card charge, or account service cost associated with your Metro Bank UK account.

2

Match the charge to your Metro Bank UK account type

Check your Metro Bank UK account terms or fee schedule to verify whether the METRO BANK* charge corresponds to a standard fee such as a monthly account charge, credit card interest, or an overdraft fee that Metro Bank UK applies to your specific account.

3

Contact Metro Bank UK directly if unsure

If you cannot identify why the METRO BANK* charge appeared, call Metro Bank UK directly at 03450808500 to speak with a representative who can explain the exact reason for the charge and confirm it is linked to your account activity.

4

Manage or reduce future Metro Bank UK fees

If the METRO BANK* charge is a recurring banking fee you wish to reduce or eliminate, visit metrobankonline.co.uk or call 03450808500 to explore alternative Metro Bank UK account options, fee waivers, or adjustments to your banking plan that could lower future charges.

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Is this charge fraudulent?

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

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