The short answer
The registry records Coursera Online Education & Certificates as a possible interpretation of COURSERA* PLUS. 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 mean?
- COURSERA * PLUS
- Before the asterisk, "COURSERA" usually names the platform or parent company. After it, "PLUS" 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 it shows up like this
Unreviewed registry note: A transaction labeled COURSERA* PLUS on your billing record indicates an educational subscription billed by Coursera, Inc. The platform is a major global provider of Coursera Online Education & Certificates, partnering with accredited universities and tech leaders to provide guided projects, degree credentials, and professional specializations. Cardholders frequently see this charge when pursuing career development courses, serving a similar learning role to professional training programs on LinkedIn Learning or Chegg.
Don’t recognize it? You might still
- Unreviewed registry note: A 7-day free trial for a course specialization automatically began monthly billing.
- Unreviewed registry note: An annual Coursera Plus subscription renewed on its scheduled date.
- Unreviewed registry note: A college student in your household enrolled in a certificate program.
What to do, in order
- Log in to Coursera Unreviewed registry note: Open coursera.org and sign in with your email or Google account.
- Open My Purchases Unreviewed registry note: Click your name in the top right and select My Purchases to see active subscriptions.
Dispute Rights & Fraud Prevention
Unreviewed registry note: Before filing a formal dispute, verify whether an authorized user or family member initiated a course trial through Coursera, Inc.
Frequently asked questions
What can the COURSERA* PLUS 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?
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 Payments and Subscriptions Guide https://www.coursera.support
- CFPB: Disputing Credit Card Charges https://www.consumerfinance.gov
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