About CDW
CDW is a leading provider of technology products and integrated IT solutions, serving business, government, healthcare, and education customers. They sell a wide range of products including laptops, desktops, servers, networking gear, peripherals, cloud software, security solutions, and related services. The “CDW Dir” wording on a statement typically refers to CDW Direct, which is their direct sales channel for business and institutional customers rather than a physical retail store.
A charge labeled something like “CDW DIR #ak6mm2d” usually corresponds to an order placed through a CDW account—often by a company, school, or organization—for hardware, software licenses, maintenance contracts, or related services. The trailing characters (such as “#ak6mm2d”) are often internal references or order identifiers rather than part of the merchant name itself. These charges may be one‑time product purchases, renewals of software subscriptions, warranty extensions, or support contracts.
To verify a CDW charge, the best first step is to check with your organization’s IT or procurement department, as purchases are often made under a central CDW account. You can also log into your CDW online account (if you have one) to review order history and invoices, or contact CDW customer service with your company name and any reference numbers from your receipt or invoice. If you do not recognize the transaction, your bank can assist with disputing the charge while you work with CDW support to confirm whether an order was legitimately placed under your account or organization.