The short answer
The registry records Acorn TV Streaming Service as a possible interpretation of ACORN* TV. This descriptor-to-company association has not passed claim-level evidence review. Compare the exact line, amount and posted status with your own receipt or account activity; the name alone cannot confirm the merchant or whether you authorized the payment.
What do the parts of ACORN* TV mean?
- ACORN * TV
- Before the asterisk, "ACORN" usually names the platform or parent company. After it, "TV" usually names the product, store or order. How descriptors work →
The notes below are unreviewed registry explanations, not confirmation of merchant identity, authorization or current policy. Claim-level source review is pending for this entry.
Understanding your Acorn TV charge
Unreviewed registry note: A billing entry reading ACORN* TV on your monthly statement points to a recurring payment for the Acorn TV Streaming Service. This digital media platform, operated by RLJ Entertainment, Inc. / AMC Networks, specializes in distributing British, Australian, and international television dramas. Subscribers pay either a flat monthly rate of $7.99 or an annual fee of $79.99 to access the commercial-free video library.
Unreviewed registry note: The merchant processes these transactions automatically at the start of each billing cycle. Many users first encounter this descriptor when a free seven-day trial expires and the system converts the account into a paid plan. Depending on how the account was created, the charge might route directly through the merchant's website or appear via third-party app stores like Apple, Google Play, or Amazon Prime Video channels.
- Unreviewed registry note: Monthly Acorn TV subscription renewal ($7.99).
- Unreviewed registry note: Annual subscription renewal ($79.99).
- Unreviewed registry note: Free 7-day trial auto-converting to a full paid plan.
- Check acorn.tv/account Unreviewed registry note: Log in at acorn.tv to view your active plan tier, billing frequency, and renewal schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What can the ACORN* TV lookup establish?
It provides a reference for this exact statement wording and the registry's recorded interpretation. It cannot establish that you authorized the payment or confirm the merchant from a name match. Inspect this entry's evidence status and compare the original transaction with your account records.
What should I ask my issuer about ACORN* TV?
Provide the exact descriptor, amount, date and pending or posted status. Ask which transaction system was used and which merchant or originator details are available. Explain any suspected error or unauthorized payment explicitly and keep the institution's response.
Independent reference — not affiliated with RLJ Entertainment, Inc.. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.
Sources and evidence
Sources may support different parts of this page. A company homepage does not establish a statement descriptor, refund policy or contact detail. Check the claim notes and your own receipt before acting.
- Acorn TV Terms of Use https://acorn.tv
- CFPB: Subscription Billing Rules https://www.consumerfinance.gov
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