Charge Explainer
§ 01 · DESCRIPTOR

What is PP*GRUBHUB on your bank statement?

Here's what this charge most likely is, grounded in our prefix dictionary and what the descriptor itself contains.

High confidence

This charge appears to be a Grubhub food delivery order, paid through PayPal.

Most likely: Grubhub
an online food delivery service
Processed by: PayPal
PayPal processed this payment on behalf of Grubhub. The 'PP*' prefix means PayPal acted as the payment intermediary, which is why the charge shows up under their name rather than directly from Grubhub.
Category
Food Delivery

Doesn't look right? Things you could check:

  • Check your Grubhub order historyLogging into your Grubhub account will show any recent orders and their totals, which can be matched against this charge.
  • Check your PayPal activityYour PayPal transaction history may show more detail about this payment, including the exact amount and date.
  • Look for a confirmation emailGrubhub typically sends an order confirmation and receipt by email, which could help identify what was ordered and when.
WHAT THE DESCRIPTOR TELLS US

The payment was handled through PayPal. The name after PP* is the merchant or seller PayPal paid on your behalf. After the PP* prefix the descriptor reads “GRUBHUB” — that leftover text is the most likely seller.

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The PP* prefix has its own page: What does PP* mean on a statement?