THE GUARDIAN* Charge (What It Is + Is It Legit?)

Confirm Your Guardian Subscription

Log in to your account at theguardian.com and check your subscription or supporter status. The charge labeled THE GUARDIAN* is a known billing descriptor for The Guardian's digital news subscriptions and supporter contributions, so it is most likely a legitimate recurring payment tied to your account.

Review Your Guardian Billing History

Visit profile.theguardian.com and navigate to your billing or subscription section to see a full history of payments made to The Guardian. Cross-reference the amount and date of the THE GUARDIAN* charge on your bank statement with what is shown in your Guardian account to confirm everything matches.

Manage or Cancel Your Guardian Subscription

If you no longer wish to be charged by The Guardian, go directly to profile.theguardian.com to manage your subscription preferences. From there you can downgrade, pause, or fully cancel your Guardian digital subscription or supporter plan to prevent future THE GUARDIAN* charges from appearing on your statement.

Contact The Guardian Support if Anything Looks Off

If the amount of the THE GUARDIAN* charge does not match what you signed up for, or if you believe you have been billed incorrectly, reach out to The Guardian's customer support team through theguardian.com. They can clarify the charge, adjust billing errors, and confirm exactly what plan or contribution level is associated with your account.