What this variant means
The truncated 4-character processor token often followed by the seller name.
A charge from STRP or STRIPE indicates a purchase through an online store, software tool, or digital platform using Stripe as their payment processor. Stripe is not the seller — you can identify the exact merchant using Stripe's official charge lookup tool.
What is the Stripe charge?
When you spot the billing descriptor `STRP *` or `STRIPE` on your personal credit card or bank statement, it indicates an online purchase processed by `Stripe, Inc.` for an `Online merchant using Stripe payment processing`. Stripe serves as the backend payment infrastructure for millions of e-commerce stores, software applications, and digital service providers worldwide.
This charge appears on your bank statement because you bought goods or services from an independent online merchant or service provider, the company name on your statement often appears as a generic token rather than the storefront name.
To identify the exact merchant behind the transaction, visit the official Stripe charge lookup portal online and enter your transaction date, exact payment amount, and partial card details. If you did not authorize the purchase or suspect fraudulent activity, contact the vendor for a refund or dispute the charge with your financial institution immediately to protect your funds. Keeping close track of your monthly statements ensures complete financial security and prevents unexpected surprises from recurring charges.
Identifying the Merchant
Stripe is the technology provider moving the funds rather than the merchant selling the product. Temporary $1.00 authorizations from Stripe are card verification holds that expire automatically.
To find the exact business that initiated the transaction, use Stripe's secure charge lookup portal.
- Step 1: Use the Stripe Charge Lookup Tool Visit charge.stripe.com. Enter the transaction date, exact charge amount, and card details to reveal the seller name.
- Step 2: Contact the Seller or Dispute Contact the identified business directly for order receipts or refunds. If the transaction was unauthorized, contact your bank immediately.
Why didn't the store's name appear on my statement?
New or unverified merchants often fail to configure a custom statement descriptor in their Stripe dashboard, causing the generic STRP * or STRIPE default to appear on your bank statement.
What is an unknown charge from Stripe?
An unknown charge from Stripe is usually a subscription renewal, digital service, or e-commerce purchase from a website utilizing Stripe payments. Use charge.stripe.com with your card details to identify the underlying merchant.
Frequently asked questions
Is STRP the same as STRP *?
Yes — The truncated 4-character processor token often followed by the seller name. It posts for the same merchant, so the steps above apply to it too.
The original descriptor
This line is a variant of STRP * — read the full entry for confirmation steps, support contacts, and everything else that applies here.
Part of a family
STRP * is one of the STRIPE* payment platform charges lines — see the whole family decoded.
Independent reference — not affiliated with Stripe, Inc.. 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.
- Stripe — official charge lookup tool https://charge.stripe.com
- CFPB: Disputing Credit Card Charges https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/how-do-i-dispute-a-charge-on-my-credit-card-en-1965/
Reviewed Aug 5, 2026 · high · About UnknownCharges