The short answer
The registry records Classic cinema film streaming subscription as a possible interpretation of CRITERION CHANNEL *SUB. 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 CRITERION CHANNEL *SUB mean?
- CRITERION CHANNEL * SUB
- Before the asterisk, "CRITERION CHANNEL" usually names the platform or parent company. After it, "SUB" 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.
Decoding CRITERION CHANNEL *SUB
Unreviewed registry note: The descriptor CRITERION CHANNEL *SUB on your credit card or bank statement corresponds to a digital film streaming service managed by The Criterion Collection Inc. Criterion provides an on-demand video platform focused on classic cinema, foreign films, auteur masterpieces, and curated independent cinema, complete with original commentaries and supplementary features. If someone in your household enjoys cinema streaming (comparable to mubi-cinema-streaming or curzon-home-cinema), this monthly or annual charge funds their active account.
Unreviewed registry note: This charge appears as an automatic recurring payment for a classic cinema film streaming subscription. The Criterion Channel charges either $10.99 per month or $99.99 for an annual plan. It routinely hits your payment method following the expiration of a 7-day or 14-day free trial, or when an ongoing membership renews at the start of a new billing cycle. Depending on how you originally enrolled, direct web enrollments post under this descriptor, while signups through third-party platforms like Roku or Apple might show separate marketplace merchant tags.
- Review Criterion Account Unreviewed registry note: Log into criterionchannel.com/settings to view subscription status and renewal schedules.
- Check Apple or Roku Billing Unreviewed registry note: If subscribed through a smart TV platform, charges may show through Apple or Roku.
Frequently asked questions
What can the CRITERION CHANNEL *SUB 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 CRITERION CHANNEL *SUB?
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 The Criterion Collection 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.
- The Criterion Channel Terms of Service https://www.criterionchannel.com/tos
- FTC Consumer Protections for Streaming Subscriptions https://www.ftc.gov
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