The short answer
The registry records Coursera Online Education Subscription as a possible interpretation of COURSERA* PLUS SUBSCRIPTION. 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 COURSERA* PLUS SUBSCRIPTION mean?
- COURSERA * PLUS SUBSCRIPTION
- Before the asterisk, "COURSERA" usually names the platform or parent company. After it, "PLUS SUBSCRIPTION" 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.
Why Coursera appears on your card
Unreviewed registry note: When you notice COURSERA* PLUS SUBSCRIPTION on your banking or credit card records, the payment was processed by Coursera, Inc. The publicly traded educational technology company hosts thousands of university lectures, professional certifications, and degree programs in collaboration with academic institutions and technology corporations like Google or IBM. This transaction represents an active Coursera Online Education Subscription, giving learners ongoing access to course catalogs similar to digital learning platforms like Udemy or Skillshare.
- Unreviewed registry note: Coursera Plus annual all-access subscription renewal ($399.00/yr).
- Unreviewed registry note: Monthly Professional Certificate specialization renewal ($49.00/mo).
- Unreviewed registry note: Coursera Plus monthly subscription renewal ($59.00/mo).
- Check coursera.org/my-purchases Unreviewed registry note: Log in at coursera.org to view active Specializations, Coursera Plus plans, and next charge dates.
Frequently asked questions
What can the COURSERA* PLUS SUBSCRIPTION 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 COURSERA* PLUS SUBSCRIPTION?
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 Coursera, 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.
- Coursera Terms of Use https://www.coursera.org
- CFPB: Education & Subscription Billing https://www.consumerfinance.gov
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