MIDJOURNEY STAR* Charge (What It Is + Is It Legit?)

When Midjourney processes subscription payments for its AI image generation service, the billing system appends an asterisk followed by a truncated identifier, resulting in the "MIDJOURNEY*" descriptor you see on your statement. This format is commonly used by payment processors like Stripe, which Midjourney relies on to handle recurring monthly charges, where the asterisk acts as a separator between the merchant name and an additional reference code that may include a transaction ID or plan type. If your statement shows a $10.00 charge under this descriptor, it almost certainly corresponds to the Basic Plan subscription for Midjourney's AI art platform.

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

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