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

Shopify uses the truncated descriptor "SHOPIFY*" on bank statements because card networks like Visa and Mastercard enforce strict character limits on merchant descriptors, typically capping them at 20-25 characters, which means Shopify's billing system uses a shortened prefix format followed by an asterisk to signal that additional detail may follow. The asterisk you see after "SHOPIFY*" is a standard delimiter used in dynamic descriptor formatting, often appended with a product name or account identifier depending on your bank's display capabilities. If you're seeing this charge for $29.00 on a monthly basis, it almost certainly reflects your active Shopify ecommerce subscription plan rather than an unauthorized transaction.

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

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