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

When Microsoft processes subscription payments for Xbox Game Pass, the billing system truncates the full service name to fit within the character limits imposed by bank transaction processing networks, resulting in the shortened "XBOX*" descriptor appearing on your statement. The asterisk that follows "XBOX" is a standard formatting convention used by Microsoft's payment processing infrastructure to separate the brand identifier from any additional detail that may follow, such as a product tier or region code, though many banks simply cut off the string entirely. If you are a current Xbox Game Pass subscriber paying the typical $14.99 monthly fee, this charge is almost certainly your recurring gaming subscription and not an unauthorized transaction.

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

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