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This is an auto or home insurance premium payment made to GEICO.
What is the GEICO charge?
A charge from GEICO on your bank statement typically indicates a payment for an insurance policy. Because insurance companies often use specific billing descriptors, these charges can sometimes look unfamiliar at first glance.
Common descriptors include 'GEICO PREM COLL' (stands for Premium Collection), 'GEICO *AUTO', or 'ACH WITHDRAWAL - GEICO'.
Installments and Auto Pay
If you are enrolled in automatic payments (EFT or recurring card payments), GEICO will automatically deduct the installment amount on your due date.
If you chose a payment plan (e.g., paying in 2 to 6 installments), a charge will trigger whenever a payment is due. Scheduled payments might also be processed during a policy renewal.
- Step 1 Log in to the official GEICO website or use the GEICO Mobile app to view your billing history and upcoming payment schedule.
- Step 2 Search your email inbox for payment confirmation receipts from GEICO. Be cautious of spoofing scams and do not search for customer service numbers on search engines.
What should I do if I suspect fraud?
If you cannot find a record of the payment in your GEICO account, contact your bank immediately to dispute the unauthorized transaction.
Dispute Rights & Fraud Prevention
If you suspect this charge is fraudulent or billing in error, you have strict federal rights protecting your account.
Always review your statement carefully and take action within 60 days.
What should I do if I don't recognize this charge?
First, check with family members or anyone authorized on your account. If the charge remains unrecognized, contact your bank immediately to report it. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA), you have 60 days from the statement date to dispute unauthorized credit card charges.
How long does it take for a disputed charge to be removed?
Once you file a dispute, your bank must acknowledge it within 30 days and resolve it within two billing cycles (not exceeding 90 days). During this time, the disputed amount is usually placed on a provisional hold, meaning you do not have to pay it.
Unabhängige Referenz — keine Verbindung zu Government Employees Insurance Company. Buchungstexte variieren je nach Bank.
Verifizierte Quellen
- CFPB: Disputing Credit Card Charges https://www.consumerfinance.gov
- FTC: Fair Credit Billing Act https://consumer.ftc.gov