Charge Explainer
§ 01 · DESCRIPTOR

What is SUBSTACK.COM on your bank statement?

Here's what this charge most likely is, grounded in our prefix dictionary and what the descriptor itself contains.

High confidence

This charge is a paid subscription to a newsletter or publication hosted on Substack.

Most likely: Substack
a newsletter/creator subscription platform
Processed by: Substack
Substack is a platform where writers and creators publish paid newsletters. When you subscribe to a paid Substack publication, the charge appears under Substack's name rather than the individual writer's name.
Category
Subscriptions & Media

Doesn't look right? Things you could check:

  • Check your Substack accountLogging in at substack.com shows all active paid subscriptions and which publication this charge is tied to.
  • Look for a receipt emailSubstack sends an email receipt for each subscription charge, which would identify the specific newsletter.
  • Review subscription settingsYour Substack account's subscription management page lists renewal dates and amounts for each paid publication.
WHAT THE DESCRIPTOR TELLS US

A Substack charge is a paid subscription to a newsletter or writer published on Substack. The name shown is usually the publication.

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RELATED DESCRIPTORS
  • SUBSTACK*PUBLICATION

    This appears to be a recurring subscription charge for a paid newsletter or publication hosted on Substack.

  • ACH WEB PYMT BILLPAY

    This appears to be an electronic bill payment made through your bank's online bill pay service via the ACH network.

  • ADBL*AUDIOBOOK PURCHASE

    This appears to be a charge from Audible for a one-time audiobook purchase.

  • ADBL*MEMBERSHIP

    This appears to be a recurring membership charge from Audible, Amazon's audiobook subscription service.

The SUBSTACK prefix has its own page: What does SUBSTACK mean on a statement?