The short answer
This is a subscription charge for an A&E Networks streaming service, most commonly HISTORY Vault, Lifetime Movie Club, or A&E Crime Central.
Why does my statement say A+E GLOBAL MEDIA?
A statement line labeled A+E GLOBAL MEDIA is a subscription billing charge from A&E Television Networks, LLC. The charge typically represents access to one of the network's direct-to-consumer digital channels, most frequently HISTORY Vault / Lifetime Movie Club or A&E Crime Central. Rather than showing the title of the individual video app on your banking statement, the broadcaster bills under its corporate parent entity or the shorthand abbreviation AEGM.
This fee appears when a promotional free trial ends or when an existing monthly or annual streaming plan automatically renews. Monthly plans generally bill at $4.99, while annual passes bill as a single payment of $49.99. Because A&E distributes its content across multiple digital ecosystems, transactions can originate directly from their websites or through connected TV channels on Amazon Prime Video or Roku devices. A family member adding a channel on a shared smart television is one of the most frequent reasons cardholders discover this unexpected charge.
To manage or cancel the recurring fee, verify where the initial subscription was purchased. If you signed up directly on historyvault.com, log into your profile dashboard and disable auto-renewal under account settings. If the service was activated through a third-party hub like Roku or Amazon, you must cancel within that platform's subscription management hub. Subscribers who cancel promptly after an unintended renewal can often request a courtesy refund by contacting customer support through support.historyvault.com.
I canceled but I'm still getting charged
A common issue occurs when users subscribe through a third-party partner (like The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Channels, or Apple App Store). Deleting the app or trying to cancel through the HISTORY Vault website will not work if the subscription is managed by Apple, Roku, or Amazon. You must cancel the subscription directly in the billing dashboard of the third party.
Why did A&E Television Networks, LLC charge my card or bank account?
Charges from A&E Television Networks, LLC under statement descriptor "A+E GLOBAL MEDIA" usually correspond to authorized direct purchases, digital orders, or recurring membership renewals.
How do I cancel future charges or dispute an error with A&E Television Networks, LLC?
Log in to your A&E Television Networks, LLC account portal at https://support.historyvault.com to cancel your subscription or request an order adjustment.
Independent reference — not affiliated with A+E Networks. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.
Verified sources
Every claim on this page is checked against official sources — open them to confirm before you call your bank.
- HISTORY Vault Billing Support https://support.historyvault.com
- A&E Networks Corporate https://www.aenetworks.com
Reviewed Aug 31, 2026 · high · About UnknownCharges