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

When Patreon processes monthly subscription payments for creator support, their billing system transmits a shortened merchant identifier to payment networks, which is why your statement shows "PATREON*" rather than the full company name. The asterisk following the descriptor is a standard payment processing convention used by Patreon to separate the merchant name from additional transaction details, such as the creator's name or a campaign identifier, though these extra details may be truncated depending on your bank's character limit. If you recognize supporting a creator on a monthly basis, typically around $5.00, the PATREON* charge on your statement is almost certainly your legitimate Patreon subscription.

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

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