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

When SkipTheDishes processes payments for food delivery orders in Canada, the billing system truncates the company name to the shortened prefix "SKIP*" due to character limits imposed by payment processors and card networks, which typically cap merchant descriptors at around 22 characters or fewer. The asterisk following "SKIP" is a standard separator used to divide the merchant identifier from additional transaction details such as an order number or city name. If you recently ordered food through the SkipTheDishes app or website and see "SKIP*" on your bank statement, it is almost certainly that charge reflecting your delivery purchase.

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

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