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What does POS DEBIT mean on a bank statement?

POS DEBIT

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08/05 POS DEBIT CHIPOTLE 2456 NEW YORK NY $45.20

Illustrative entry. The example date and amount do not establish your bank’s format or a real transaction.

Plain-English Definition

Registry label for POS DEBIT: Point of Sale Debit Transaction. Unreviewed registry note: POS DEBIT indicates a payment made directly using your debit card or mobile wallet at a retail card reader or online checkout gateway.

Important: What this code is NOT

Unreviewed registry note: POS DEBIT is NOT a company, store name, or bank fee. It is a technical transaction rail descriptor. The actual store where you purchased goods or services is printed directly next to 'POS DEBIT' on your statement line.

Understanding POS DEBIT (Point of Sale Debit Transaction)

Unreviewed registry note: POS DEBIT (Point of Sale Debit) is the standard line-item classification banks use to signify funds withdrawn from your checking account via a debit card purchase.

Unreviewed registry note: This occurs whenever you insert your chip, swipe your magnetic stripe, tap a contactless card, or use mobile wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay) at a physical card reader, gas pump, restaurant terminal, or online merchant.

Find the transaction details

Read the complete entry and its direction before looking for a company. A code may describe a deposit, payment type or status; it does not necessarily identify a purchase:

  1. Step 1 Unreviewed registry note: Look at the text immediately adjacent to 'POS DEBIT' on your statement (e.g., 'POS DEBIT CHIPOTLE 1294' or 'POS DEBIT SHELL OIL').
  2. Step 2 Unreviewed registry note: Match the exact amount and date to in-person shopping receipts, mobile wallet transaction histories, or restaurant checks.
  3. Step 3 Unreviewed registry note: Check for pending transaction details in your online banking app, which often displays the store's full street address and phone number.

Example statement lines

These are lookup illustrations. Bank layouts vary, and an example does not establish a particular originator or authorization:

  • POS DEBIT CHIPOTLE 2456 NEW YORK NY
  • POS DEBIT TARGET T-0294 MINNEAPOLIS
  • POS DEBIT STARBUCKS STORE 08492
  • POS DEBIT EXXONMOBIL 94820491

Questions about POS DEBIT

What does POS DEBIT stand for on a bank statement?

Registry label for POS DEBIT: Point of Sale Debit Transaction. Unreviewed registry note: POS DEBIT indicates a payment made directly using your debit card or mobile wallet at a retail card reader or online checkout gateway.

Is POS DEBIT the name of a company?

Unreviewed registry note: POS DEBIT is NOT a company, store name, or bank fee. It is a technical transaction rail descriptor. The actual store where you purchased goods or services is printed directly next to 'POS DEBIT' on your statement line.

How can I find the originator or merchant for a POS DEBIT entry?

Unreviewed registry note: Look at the text immediately adjacent to 'POS DEBIT' on your statement (e.g., 'POS DEBIT CHIPOTLE 1294' or 'POS DEBIT SHELL OIL'). Unreviewed registry note: Match the exact amount and date to in-person shopping receipts, mobile wallet transaction histories, or restaurant checks. Unreviewed registry note: Check for pending transaction details in your online banking app, which often displays the store's full street address and phone number.

Source references

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