What is the BLOOMBERG* SUB charge?

Understanding your Bloomberg subscription charge

A statement line showing BLOOMBERG* SUB indicates an active digital news membership billed by Bloomberg L.P. This charge corresponds to a Bloomberg Digital Subscription, which grants unlimited access to reporting on Bloomberg.com, Bloomberg Businessweek articles, market analysis, and live Bloomberg TV broadcasts. Most individual subscribers see recurring monthly charges of $34.99 or annual renewal fees of $299.00. The charge confirms that an account was created directly through Bloomberg's website or their mobile application using your payment card.

The most frequent reason cardholders are caught off guard by this charge is the expiration of an introductory discount. Bloomberg frequently advertises promotional rates, such as $1.99 per month for the first three months. Once that trial window closes, the subscription automatically rolls into the standard rate of $34.99 per month without requiring extra authorization. Another common scenario involves annual subscriptions that renew automatically twelve months after your initial sign-up, posting as a single $299.00 charge that you might not have anticipated.

To inspect your plan details or stop future billing, visit bloomberg.com/account and log in with your email address. Navigate to the Subscriptions tab to check your current renewal date or select Cancel Subscription to turn off auto-renewal. Keep in mind that Bloomberg L.P. considers digital subscription fees non-refundable once processed, meaning your cancellation simply prevents the next billing cycle while keeping your access open through the end of the paid term. If you never created a Bloomberg account and suspect someone used your card fraudulently, reach out to your credit card company to open a dispute and request a new card number.

• Monthly digital news subscription renewal ($34.99/mo).
• Annual digital all-access subscription auto-renewal ($299/yr).
• Introductory promotional rate expiring and increasing to standard rate.

1. Check bloomberg.com/account Log in at bloomberg.com/account to inspect your subscription tier and payment history.
2. Cancel subscription in account settings Go to Subscriptions and click 'Cancel Subscription' before your renewal date.

Verified sources

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• Bloomberg Terms of Service https://www.bloomberg.com
• CFPB: Subscription Dispute Guidance https://www.consumerfinance.gov