Bank Statement

A returned item means a check or electronic payment was sent back unpaid, either from your account or to it. Learn the types of returned items, fees, causes and what to do next.

EXT TRNSFR means an external transfer, money moved between your bank and an account at another bank. Learn what EXT TRNSFR means, timing, fees, examples and how to spot fraud.

MISC DEBIT means a miscellaneous withdrawal that doesn’t fit your bank’s standard categories, such as fees, adjustments, check orders or reversals. Learn how to identify one.

A memo post is a temporary entry your bank adds to show a transaction before it officially posts. Learn what memo posts are, how they affect your balance and how long they last.

DDA stands for demand deposit account, your checking account. Learn what DDA means on a bank statement, common DDA entries like DDA debit and DDA credit, and when to worry.

Want to stop a company from charging your card? Learn 7 ways to block a merchant, including bank merchant blocks, card controls, virtual cards, stop payments and disputes.

TST* on your credit card statement means you paid a restaurant or food business that uses Toast for payments. Learn how to identify the charge, tips, holds and refunds.

A Google temporary hold is a small authorization Google places to verify your card or pre-authorize a purchase. Learn why it appears, how long it lasts and when to worry.

AMZN Mktp means a purchase from Amazon Marketplace, usually a third-party seller or Amazon itself. Learn how to match the charge to an order, spot fraud and get a refund.

APL*ITUNES.COM/BILL is how Apple bills App Store, iCloud, Apple Music, Apple TV+ and in-app purchases. Learn how to identify the charge, cancel subscriptions and get refunds.