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

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The "SHUTTERSTOCK*" charge is from Shutterstock. Shutterstock stock photos subscription.

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SHUTTERSTOCK*

Category

SaaS

Avg. Charge

$29.00

Country

US

Billing Cycle

Monthly

Cancel At

shutterstock.com/account

Support

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Why does this charge appear?

Shutterstock uses the truncated billing descriptor "SHUTTERSTOCK*" on bank statements because payment card networks like Visa and Mastercard limit merchant descriptors to a set number of characters, and the asterisk is a standard separator used by Shutterstock's payment processing system to distinguish the brand name from any additional transaction details, such as a plan type or billing period, that may follow it. When you signed up for a Shutterstock stock photo subscription, the company registered this short-form descriptor with their acquiring bank to ensure consistent identification across all monthly charges. If you see "SHUTTERSTOCK*" on your statement for around $29.00, it almost certainly reflects your recurring Shutterstock subscription rather than an unauthorized charge.

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What should you do?

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Check your Shutterstock 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 shutterstock.com/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 Shutterstock. However, if you did not authorize this charge or cancelled your subscription, you may be eligible for a refund.

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