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

✓ Legitimate

The "SLING*" charge is from Sling TV. Sling TV live streaming subscription.

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SLING*

Category

Streaming

Avg. Charge

$40.00

Country

US

Billing Cycle

Monthly

Cancel At

sling.com/account

Support

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Why does this charge appear?

When Sling TV processes your monthly subscription payment, it transmits a shortened billing descriptor to your bank using the format "SLING*" followed by additional transaction details, which is a common practice among streaming services that work within the character limits imposed by payment networks like Visa and Mastercard. The asterisk in "SLING*" is actually a standard delimiter used by merchant payment processors to separate the brand name from supplementary information such as a confirmation number or service identifier. If you see this charge on your statement for around $40.00, it is almost certainly your recurring Sling TV live TV streaming subscription rather than any unauthorized transaction.

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What should you do?

1

Confirm Your Sling TV Subscription

Log in to your Sling TV account at sling.com and check your subscription status. The SLING* charge on your bank statement is a known billing descriptor for Sling TV live streaming, so verify that your current plan and billing amount match what you see on your statement.

2

Review Your Sling TV Billing History

Once logged in at sling.com, navigate to your account billing section to view your full payment history. Cross-reference the exact charge amount from your bank statement with your Sling TV invoices to confirm the charge is accurate and expected.

3

Check for Extra Sling TV Add-Ons

Inside your Sling TV account at sling.com, review any premium channel add-ons or extras you may have enabled, such as sports or movie packages. These add-ons increase your monthly SLING* charge beyond the base plan price and could explain a higher-than-expected amount on your bank statement.

4

Cancel Sling TV If No Longer Needed

If you no longer use the service and want to stop future SLING* charges, go directly to sling.com/account to manage or cancel your Sling TV subscription. Sling TV does not require a contract, so you can cancel at any time before your next billing date to avoid being charged again.

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Is this charge fraudulent?

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

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