Charge Explainer
§ 01 · DESCRIPTOR

What is SUBSTACK DAILY NEWS on your bank statement?

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

Medium

This appears to be a paid subscription to a Substack newsletter called "Daily News".

Most likely: Daily News
a newsletter or online publication
Processed by: Substack
Substack is a platform that hosts independent newsletters and podcasts. When writers charge for subscriptions, the billing appears on your statement with "SUBSTACK" followed by the publication's name. Substack is the payment processor here, not the content creator.
Category
Newsletter Subscription

Doesn't look right? Things you could check:

  • Check your Substack subscriptionsLog in to your Substack account at substack.com to see all active paid subscriptions and their billing amounts.
  • Look for a Substack receiptSearch your email inbox for receipts from Substack, which would name the specific publication you subscribed to.
  • Identify the specific publication"Daily News" is a common phrase — checking your email for any welcome or confirmation message could help confirm which specific newsletter this is.
  • Review billing details on SubstackSubstack's subscription management page lets you see renewal dates and cancel or adjust subscriptions if needed.
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. After the SUBSTACK prefix the descriptor reads “DAILY NEWS” — that leftover text is the most likely seller.

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RELATED DESCRIPTORS
  • SUBSTACK.COM

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

  • 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.

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