Question 1

What is the PBS KIDS* charge on my bank statement?

Accepted Answer

The PBS KIDS* charge is a recurring subscription fee for PBS Kids, a children's streaming service. It typically appears as $4.99 per month and gives subscribers access to PBS Kids content on-demand. If you or someone in your household signed up for a PBS Kids streaming subscription, this is a legitimate charge.

Question 2

How do I cancel my PBS Kids subscription to stop the $4.99 monthly charge?

Accepted Answer

To cancel your PBS Kids subscription, visit pbskids.org/account and log in with the account credentials used when signing up. From there you can manage or cancel your subscription. Once cancelled, the $4.99 monthly PBS KIDS* charge will no longer appear on your bank statement.

Question 3

Is the PBS KIDS* charge on my statement a scam or fraud?

Accepted Answer

No, PBS KIDS* is a legitimate charge from PBS Kids, the well-known public broadcasting children's network. The $4.99 charge represents a valid streaming subscription. However, if you do not recall signing up and no one in your household uses the service, you should visit pbskids.org/account to check for an active subscription and cancel if needed.

Question 4

My child may have signed up for PBS Kids without my permission — what should I do?

Accepted Answer

If your child signed up for a PBS Kids subscription without your knowledge, the $4.99 monthly charge labeled PBS KIDS* will continue to bill until the subscription is cancelled. You can stop future charges by visiting pbskids.org/account, logging in, and cancelling the subscription. If you need a refund for unauthorized charges, you may also want to contact your bank after cancelling.

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