Charge Explainer
§ 01 · DESCRIPTOR

What is SUBSTACK DAILY NEWS on your bank statement?

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

Medium

This appears to be a paid subscription to a Substack newsletter called "Daily News."

Most likely: Daily News
a newsletter or online publication
Processed by: Substack
Substack is a platform that hosts independent newsletters and podcasts. When a charge appears with the SUBSTACK prefix, it means the payment went to a writer or publication on that platform, not to Substack itself.
Category
Newsletter Subscription

Doesn't look right? Things you could check:

  • Check your email for a Substack receiptChecking your email inbox for a receipt from Substack can confirm which publication this subscription is for and when it was billed.
  • Review your Substack subscriptionsLogging into substack.com and visiting your account's subscriptions page will show all active paid subscriptions and their billing amounts.
  • Search Substack for the publicationMany newsletters with common names like "Daily News" exist on Substack — searching substack.com for that name may help identify the specific publication.
WHAT THE DESCRIPTOR TELLS US

A Substack charge is a paid subscription to a newsletter or writer published on Substack. The name shown is usually the publication. After the SUBSTACK prefix the descriptor reads “DAILY NEWS” — that leftover text is the most likely seller.

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RELATED DESCRIPTORS
  • SUBSTACK.COM

    This charge is a paid subscription to a newsletter or publication hosted on Substack.

  • SUBSTACK*PUBLICATION

    This appears to be a recurring subscription charge for a paid newsletter or publication hosted on Substack.

  • ACH WEB PYMT BILLPAY

    This appears to be an electronic bill payment made through your bank's online bill pay service via the ACH network.

  • ADBL*AUDIOBOOK PURCHASE

    This appears to be a charge from Audible for a one-time audiobook purchase.

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