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PBS KIDS* Charge (What It Is + Is It Legit?)

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The "PBS KIDS*" charge is from PBS Kids. PBS Kids streaming subscription.

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PBS Kids

PBS Kids

PBS Kids streaming subscription.

PBS KIDS*

Category

Streaming

Avg. Charge

$4.99

Country

US

Billing Cycle

Monthly

Cancel At

pbskids.org/account

Support

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Why does this charge appear?

PBS Kids uses the truncated descriptor format "PBS KIDS*" on bank statements because payment processors typically limit merchant descriptors to a fixed number of characters, and the asterisk is a standard separator used by processors like Stripe or similar platforms to divide the merchant name from a transaction identifier or product description. As a public media streaming service, PBS Kids bills its $4.99 monthly subscription through a payment gateway that automatically formats the merchant name in uppercase and appends the asterisk to signal an ongoing or recurring charge. If you see "PBS KIDS*" on your statement, it is almost certainly the monthly fee for access to the PBS Kids streaming service, which offers ad-free children's programming.

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What should you do?

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Check your PBS Kids account to verify your subscription.

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Make sure the charge is not from a family member or shared account holder.

3

If you want to cancel, visit pbskids.org/account to manage your subscription.

4

Still don't recognize it? Contact your bank to dispute the charge.

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Is this charge fraudulent?

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

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