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This is a legitimate charge from Namecheap.
What is the Namecheap charge?
A charge from 'NAME-CHEAP.COM' relates to web services such as domain name registration, hosting, or SSL certificates.
The billing descriptor often looks like 'NAME-CHEAP.COM*XXXXXX', where the X's represent a unique 6-character code.
Auto-Renewals and Card Updates
If auto-renewal is enabled, Namecheap automatically charges your saved payment method on the renewal date.
Even if you think your card expired, banks sometimes provide updated card details to processors automatically, resulting in successful auto-renewal charges.
- Step 1 Log in to your Namecheap dashboard and review to 'Order History' or 'Transaction History' to match the amount and date.
- Step 2 If you recently added a card, a $1 pending charge may appear. This is a temporary authorization check and will be reversed.
What if I have multiple Namecheap accounts?
You must check the billing history for all your accounts. If you still can't find it, Namecheap support can look up the transaction using the unique 6-character descriptor.
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 Namecheap. 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