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

✓ Legitimate

The "NIANTIC*" charge is from Niantic Labs. In-game currency and item purchases for mobile AR games like Pokémon GO.

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Niantic Labs

Niantic Labs

In-game currency and item purchases for mobile AR games like Pokémon GO.

NIANTIC*

Category

Gaming

Avg. Charge

Variable

Country

US

Billing Cycle

One-time

Cancel At

niantic.helpshift.com

Support

See website

Why does this charge appear?

When you make a purchase in Pokémon GO or one of Niantic Labs' other augmented reality games, the transaction is processed through Niantic's own payment system, which uses the abbreviated merchant identifier "NIANTIC*" due to character limits imposed by card networks like Visa and Mastercard on billing descriptors. The asterisk in "NIANTIC*" is a standard separator used to distinguish the company name from additional descriptor text, such as a transaction ID or product type, that may follow it on your statement. Niantic Labs opts for this shortened format rather than its full legal name to ensure consistent recognition across all payment processors and banking systems worldwide.

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What should you do?

1

Verify Your Niantic Purchase

Log into your account at nianticlabs.com or open your Pokémon GO app and check your purchase history to confirm the NIANTIC* charge matches an in-game currency or item purchase you made, such as PokéCoins or other AR game items.

2

Check the Charge Amount

Cross-reference the exact dollar amount on your bank statement with the in-game store pricing in your Niantic mobile game. Common NIANTIC* charges correspond to PokéCoin bundle prices, so matching the amount can quickly confirm whether the purchase was intentional.

3

Review Family or Shared Accounts

If you share a device or have family members who play Pokémon GO or other Niantic AR games, check with them to see if they made the NIANTIC* purchase using your linked payment method, especially if your account is connected through Google Play or Apple App Store family sharing.

4

Manage or Cancel Future Purchases

If you want to prevent unintended future NIANTIC* charges, visit niantic.helpshift.com to manage your account settings or contact Niantic Labs support. You can also update payment permissions in your Google Play or Apple App Store settings to require approval before any Niantic in-app purchases are completed.

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Is this charge fraudulent?

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

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