Question 1

What is the SUBSTACK* charge on my bank statement?

Accepted Answer

The SUBSTACK* charge on your bank statement is a payment for a Substack newsletter subscription. Substack is a platform where independent writers publish newsletters, and the typical charge is around $5.00 per month for a paid subscription to one of their newsletters. This is a legitimate charge and means you subscribed to a paid newsletter on the Substack platform.

Question 2

I don't remember signing up for Substack — why am I being charged $5.00?

Accepted Answer

You may have subscribed to a paid newsletter on Substack and forgotten about it, as many subscriptions start after a free trial or a one-time sign-up. Substack hosts thousands of independent newsletters, so you may have subscribed to a specific writer's paid tier. Log in to your Substack account and visit substack.com/account to review your active subscriptions and see exactly which newsletter is generating the $5.00 charge.

Question 3

How do I cancel my Substack subscription to stop the recurring charge?

Accepted Answer

To cancel your Substack subscription and stop future charges, go to substack.com/account and log in with the email address associated with your subscription. From there you can view all your active newsletter subscriptions and cancel any or all of them. Once cancelled, you should not see any further SUBSTACK* charges on your bank statement, though you may retain access until the end of your current billing period.

Question 4

Is SUBSTACK* a scam or is this a legitimate bank charge?

Accepted Answer

The SUBSTACK* charge is completely legitimate and is not a scam. It comes from Substack, a well-known newsletter publishing platform used by millions of readers and writers worldwide. The charge reflects a paid newsletter subscription, typically around $5.00. If you want to verify or manage your subscription, you can visit substack.com/account to see exactly what you are subscribed to and make any changes you need.

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

Why does this charge appear?

What should you do?

Is this charge fraudulent?

Frequently Asked Questions

Community Reports (0)

Community Comments (0)