The short answer
The registry records Payment Depot Membership Merchant Processing as a possible interpretation of PAYMENT DEPOT* MBR. 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 PAYMENT DEPOT* MBR mean?
- PAYMENT DEPOT * MBR
- Before the asterisk, "PAYMENT DEPOT" usually names the platform or parent company. After it, "MBR" 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 appearing as PAYMENT DEPOT* MBR on your bank statement represents a membership-based merchant processing fee or annual subscription billing from Stax Payments, LLC, operating under the Payment Depot brand. Payment Depot provides wholesale interchange-plus credit card processing for businesses, charging flat monthly or annual membership dues rather than standard markup percentages.
Unreviewed registry note: You will see this charge on your business account whenever your monthly or annual processing membership renews, or when auxiliary gateway and PCI compliance fees are assessed. Because merchant account billing can occasionally be confused with consumer charges, business owners frequently inspect this line item when auditing monthly operating expenses or tracking recurring SaaS subscriptions.
Common reasons for this charge
Unreviewed registry note: Primary reasons include monthly subscription renewals, annual membership dues, gateway access fees, or PCI compliance assessments.
- Unreviewed registry note: A monthly or annual Payment Depot membership fee renewal.
- Unreviewed registry note: A payment gateway fee or virtual terminal access charge.
- Unreviewed registry note: An annual PCI compliance assessment fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Payment Depot owned by Stax?
Unreviewed registry note: Yes, Payment Depot was acquired by Stax Payments to unify membership-based merchant acquiring services.
Dispute Rights & Fraud Prevention
How do I contact Payment Depot support?
Unreviewed registry note: Call 1-888-984-0601 or visit paymentdepot.com/support.
Independent reference — not affiliated with Stax Payments / Payment Depot. 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.
- Payment Depot Terms of Service https://paymentdepot.com
- CFPB: Commercial Payment Processing Protections https://www.consumerfinance.gov
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