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

Progressive Insurance uses the truncated descriptor "PROGRESSIVE*" on bank statements because their billing system applies an asterisk following the brand name to indicate a recurring automated payment tied to your policy account, a formatting convention common among large national insurers that process millions of monthly premium transactions through their own proprietary payment platforms. The asterisk in "PROGRESSIVE*" typically serves as a delimiter that separates the company identifier from additional policy or account reference data that may be cut off due to the standard 22-character limit imposed by card networks like Visa and Mastercard on merchant descriptors. If you see this charge for around $110.00 on a monthly basis, it almost certainly reflects your Progressive auto insurance premium being drawn automatically from your account.

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

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