Cheddar Up

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Cheddar Up is an online payment and forms platform used by groups, schools, and organizations to collect money and information digitally.

Denver, Colorado, United States

About Cheddar Up

Cheddar Up is a digital payments and forms platform designed for groups, schools, PTAs/PTOs, teams, and community organizations to collect payments and information online. It allows organizers to set up customized pages to accept dues, fees, donations, event registrations, and product sales, often on behalf of clubs or parent-teacher organizations. The reference to “CH PTSA” in your descriptor likely refers to a specific Parent Teacher Student Association using Cheddar Up to collect funds, and the additional numbers identify that particular collection.

A charge with a descriptor like “CHEDDARUP* CH PTSA 185-55243332 CO” typically appears when you make a one-time payment, donation, registration, or purchase through a Cheddar Up link or page, often shared by a school or group. This could be for things such as school fees, spirit wear, event tickets, fundraisers, or membership dues. In most cases these are single transactions, but you may also see recurring charges if you agreed to a repeating payment set up by the organizer.

If you have questions about a Cheddar Up charge, first search your email for “Cheddar Up” to find the original receipt or confirmation, which usually lists the organizing group (such as the PTSA) and what you paid for. You can also log into your Cheddar Up account, if you created one, to review past transactions. For disputes, refunds, or to correct an amount, you generally need to contact the organizing group (e.g., the PTSA) listed on the receipt, because they control the collection and refund policy; Cheddar Up itself is the payment platform and does not decide whether a refund is granted. If you suspect fraud and cannot identify the charge after checking email and with your school or group, contact your card issuer for further assistance.

Bank Statement Variations

2 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to Cheddar Up.

  1. CHEDDARUP PEARL STON DENVER CO 80222 UDA
  2. CHEDDARUP* CH PTSA 185-55243332 CO

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge from Cheddar Up with “CH PTSA” in the description?

This charge is from Cheddar Up, a payment platform used by a Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) labeled “CH PTSA” to collect funds. It is likely tied to a school-related payment such as dues, event tickets, spirit wear, or a fundraiser processed through a Cheddar Up link.

How can I find out exactly what my Cheddar Up payment for CH PTSA was for?

Search your email inbox (including spam) for “Cheddar Up” to locate the digital receipt, which details the collection name, items or fees paid, and the organizing group. If you created a Cheddar Up account, you can also log in at cheddarup.com to view your transaction history and specific payment details.

Does Cheddar Up charge any recurring subscription fees to parents or payers?

Cheddar Up does not charge subscription fees to individual payers. Most cardholders see only one-time charges for items, fees, or donations. You would only see recurring payments if you explicitly agreed to a repeating charge within a specific collection set up by the organizing group (such as an automatically renewed donation or membership).

How do I request a refund for a Cheddar Up charge related to CH PTSA?

Refunds are handled by the organizer running the collection—not directly by Cheddar Up. Use the contact information on your Cheddar Up receipt or reach out to the PTSA or school representative that shared the payment link, and request a refund through them. They can process a refund within their Cheddar Up dashboard if it fits their policies.

Why is the amount on my Cheddar Up charge slightly higher than the fee or item price I expected?

Organizers can choose to pass along processing fees (such as card or platform fees) to payers. If enabled, your total may be slightly higher than the base item or donation amount. Your receipt from Cheddar Up will break down the base amount and any additional processing or convenience fees that were applied.

Can I cancel a Cheddar Up payment after I’ve submitted it?

Once a payment is completed on Cheddar Up, you cannot cancel it yourself. If you made an error—such as selecting the wrong item or amount—contact the organizing group (e.g., the PTSA) immediately using the contact details in your receipt or on the collection page and request a cancellation or refund.

What should I do if I don’t recognize a Cheddar Up charge on my card statement?

First, check with your household members to see if anyone made a school or group payment, and search your email for “Cheddar Up” to locate a related receipt. If you still cannot identify the transaction, contact the school or organization you’re associated with to ask if they use Cheddar Up. If it remains unfamiliar, reach out to your card issuer to report and investigate the charge.

Does Cheddar Up place temporary authorization holds on my card?

Most Cheddar Up transactions post as standard charges, but as with many online card payments, your bank may first show a temporary authorization before the final charge settles. Any authorization hold that does not become a completed transaction should fall off your account automatically within a few business days, according to your bank’s policies.

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