BSNL* Charge (What It Is + Is It Legit?)

BSNL India's billing systems truncate the company identifier to "BSNL*" on bank statements because the state-owned telecom uses automated payment processing infrastructure that applies a shorthand code followed by an asterisk, a formatting convention commonly used by large utility and telecom providers to separate the merchant name from any trailing transaction reference data. The asterisk in "BSNL*" often indicates that additional characters, such as a circle code or regional billing zone identifier, may follow depending on your bank's display settings, which is why some customers see only the truncated version. If you spot this descriptor alongside a charge of around ₹299, it is almost certainly your monthly BSNL broadband or mobile bill processed through their centralized billing platform.

No, this is a legitimate charge from BSNL India. However, if you did not authorize this charge or cancelled your subscription, you may be eligible for a refund.

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