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

✓ Legitimate

The "SHOWMAX*" charge is from Showmax. Showmax streaming subscription Africa.

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Showmax

Showmax

Showmax streaming subscription Africa.

SHOWMAX*

Category

Streaming

Avg. Charge

2900 NGN

Country

NG

Billing Cycle

Monthly

Cancel At

showmax.com/account

Support

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Why does this charge appear?

When Showmax processes subscription payments across African markets like Nigeria, the billing system appends an asterisk after the brand name to separate the merchant identifier from any additional transaction data that may follow, such as a plan tier or region code. This is a standard formatting convention used by many payment processors operating in African markets, which is why Nigerian subscribers see SHOWMAX* on their bank statements rather than the full company name. If you notice this charge of around 2,900 NGN appearing monthly, it is almost certainly your active Showmax streaming subscription and not an unauthorized transaction.

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What should you do?

1

Confirm your Showmax subscription

Log in to your Showmax account at showmax.com and check your subscription status. The SHOWMAX* charge on your statement is a legitimate billing from Showmax, so verify that your plan details and billing amount match what you signed up for.

2

Review your Showmax billing history

While logged in to showmax.com, navigate to your account settings and review your billing history to confirm the SHOWMAX* charge amount and date align with your subscription cycle. This helps ensure no duplicate or unexpected charges have been applied.

3

Check who has access to your Showmax account

If you do not recall subscribing to Showmax or the SHOWMAX* charge amount looks unfamiliar, check your account at showmax.com to see if any profiles or connected devices look unrecognized, as someone else may be using your subscription without your knowledge.

4

Cancel your Showmax subscription if needed

If you no longer wish to be billed for Showmax and want to stop future SHOWMAX* charges from appearing on your bank statement, visit showmax.com/account to manage or cancel your subscription before your next billing date.

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Is this charge fraudulent?

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

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