RTL PLUS* Charge (What It Is + Is It Legit?)

When RTL+ processes subscription payments across Europe, the billing system appends an asterisk followed by the brand abbreviation to create the descriptor "RTL PLUS*", which is a common formatting convention used by payment processors to distinguish a streaming service name from additional transaction identifiers. The "PLUS" portion replaces the "+" symbol because most bank statement systems and card network descriptor fields do not support special characters like plus signs, forcing RTL's payment infrastructure to substitute the written word instead. If you see RTL PLUS* on your statement alongside a charge of around €4.99, it is almost certainly your monthly RTL+ streaming subscription billed out of Germany.

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

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