Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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Charlotte Douglas International Airport is the primary commercial airport serving Charlotte, North Carolina, providing domestic and international passenger air travel services.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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About Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a major U.S. airport located in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving as a hub for domestic and international flights. The airport provides passenger terminal facilities, parking, ground transportation, concessions, and other traveler services, and is commonly referenced by its airport code, CLT. A variety of airlines operate from CLT, with American Airlines having a particularly large presence there.

A charge with a descriptor containing elements like “CLT” and “CHAR CHARLOTTE NC” alongside POS (point-of-sale) details may come from a purchase made at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. This could be for parking, in-terminal restaurants or shops, airline-related fees processed through airport systems, or other services located on airport property. Sometimes, the descriptor may emphasize internal location codes or terminal identifiers rather than the branded concession name, making the airport itself appear as the apparent merchant on the statement.

To verify or resolve questions about this charge, cardholders should first review any receipts or trip records from travel through Charlotte around the date and time in the descriptor. Checking airline itineraries, parking receipts, and in-terminal food or retail purchases can help match the amount. If the charge remains unclear, you can contact your card issuer for additional transaction details and, if needed, reach out to Charlotte Douglas International Airport through the contact information on their official website for clarification on parking or airport-operated services. In cases of suspected fraud, report the transaction to your bank immediately and request a card replacement if necessary.

Bank Statement Variations

1 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

  1. 86388 POS PUR 02/01 15:53 2082-C 86388 POS PUR 02/01 15:53 2082-CLT B5 CHAR CHARLOTTE NC 00000000 XXXXXX5399

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my card statement show a charge from CLT or Charlotte Douglas International Airport?

This typically indicates you made a purchase at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, such as parking, food, retail items, or other services while traveling through Charlotte. The descriptor may include internal location or terminal codes instead of a familiar store name.

Could this charge be from airport parking at Charlotte Douglas International Airport?

Yes. Parking fees at CLT, including hourly, daily, or long-term parking, may appear as a charge associated with Charlotte Douglas International Airport or a similar descriptor referencing CLT and Charlotte, NC.

Why doesn’t the descriptor show the restaurant or shop name I visited at the airport?

Some in-terminal vendors and certain payment setups route transactions through airport or facility-level merchant accounts, so your bank statement may list the airport or a generic code rather than the specific restaurant or retailer name, even though the purchase was made at that concession.

How can I confirm what this CLT airport charge is for?

Compare the transaction date, time, and amount with your travel records—boarding passes, parking tickets, and any paper or email receipts from the day you were in Charlotte. If you still can’t match it, contact your card issuer to request more detailed merchant information.

Can I get a refund for an incorrect or duplicate charge from Charlotte Douglas International Airport?

If you believe you were incorrectly charged—for example, a parking system error or duplicate transaction—start by contacting your card issuer to dispute the charge. You can also reach out to Charlotte Douglas International Airport using the customer service or parking contacts listed on cltairport.com and provide the date, time, and amount for investigation.

Why do I see a small or temporary pending charge related to CLT or Charlotte airport?

Some airport services or parking systems may place an authorization hold on your card to verify funds before finalizing the actual amount. These holds often appear as pending charges and should adjust or drop off once the final transaction posts.

What should I do if I don’t recognize any travel to Charlotte but see this airport-related charge?

If you have not traveled through Charlotte or used services at Charlotte Douglas International Airport around the transaction date, contact your bank immediately to report a potentially fraudulent charge. Your bank can block the card, investigate, and issue a replacement if necessary.

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