The short answer
This charge is from Blackboard (now part of Anthology), an educational technology company. It is typically a fee for campus services like declining balance meal plans, laundry funds, or printing accounts.
Why is Blackboard charging my card?
While Blackboard is famous for its Learning Management System (LMS) software, universities do not charge students directly for the LMS software itself. Instead, Blackboard operates campus transaction systems.
If you see a direct charge, you or a student in your family likely deposited money into a campus debit account (e.g., 'Flex Dollars', 'Campus Cash') using the Blackboard Transact portal. These funds are used at campus dining halls and bookstores.
Did I get charged for a Blackboard course?
No. Tuition and course access fees are billed by the university's bursar office, not Blackboard directly. Direct Blackboard charges are almost exclusively for campus cash deposits.
Why is the charge recurring?
Many campus cash accounts have an 'Auto-Reload' feature that automatically charges your credit card when the student's balance drops below a certain threshold.
Managing Blackboard Transact payments
To view exactly what was purchased or deposited, you must log in to the specific university's eAccount portal, which is powered by Blackboard Transact.
Any refunds for unused campus cash are governed by the university's policies, not Blackboard's. Usually, remaining balances roll over to the next semester or are refunded upon graduation.
- Access eAccounts Log in to your university's specific Blackboard Transact / eAccounts portal.
- Check History View the transaction history to confirm the deposit amount and date.
- Disable Auto-Reload review to the payment settings to turn off automatic top-ups if desired.
Independent reference — not affiliated with Blackboard. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.
Verified sources
Every claim on this page is checked against official sources — open them to confirm before you call your bank.
- Blackboard Transact eAccounts https://www.anthology.com
- Anthology Student Solutions https://www.anthology.com/help-center?ref=unknowncharges
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