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

Shaw Communications uses the truncated billing descriptor "SHAW*" on Canadian bank statements because most payment processing networks cap merchant name fields at a limited number of characters, and Shaw's internal billing system submits charges under this shortened identifier to ensure compatibility across all major card networks and financial institutions. The asterisk following "SHAW" is a standard formatting convention used by Shaw's billing platform to separate the brand identifier from any additional account or service information that may follow it. If you're a Shaw internet or cable subscriber in Canada and see a monthly charge of around $85.00 labeled "SHAW*" on your statement, this is simply your regular Shaw Communications service bill processed through their automated billing system.

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

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