Link

Financial Services68% confidence

Link is a digital wallet and checkout service from Stripe that saves payment details and processes online payments for purchases made at participating businesses.

Dublin, Ireland (global Link consumer operations via Stripe)
Owned by Stripe, Inc.

About Link

Link is a consumer-facing digital wallet and accelerated checkout product operated by Stripe. It lets shoppers securely save their payment methods and contact information, and then reuse them across any online store that has Link enabled. When Link also provides "Sold through Link" merchant-of-record services, it handles billing, tax, and some customer support on behalf of the underlying business selling a digital product or service.([support.link.com](https://support.link.com/questions/what-is-link?utm_source=openai))

On card and bank statements, Link-related transactions typically appear as "link.com * [Business User name]" or very similar wording. In your case, "LINK.COM* BEPRES SOUTH SAN FRA CA" indicates that Stripe/Link processed the payment and that "BEPRES" is the business user name or internal identifier for the seller associated with that purchase, not necessarily a consumer-facing brand you could easily look up. Because "BEPRES" does not cleanly match a well-known U.S. merchant and Link acts as the merchant of record for these transactions, the most reliable interpretation is that this is a purchase routed and billed through Link rather than a direct charge from a clearly identifiable standalone brand.([support.link.com](https://support.link.com/questions/what-is-link?utm_source=openai))

If you have questions about this charge, the fastest way to get details about the underlying merchant, product, and any subscription status is to log into your Link account (using the email or phone that received a receipt or verification text) and check the Activity section. From there you can view transaction details, manage stored payment methods, and for many purchases either contact the underlying business or request support or a refund directly through Link. If you cannot access a Link account, your bank or card issuer can also open a dispute, but it’s usually best to first review your Link history and emails from the day of the purchase to confirm whether the charge is legitimate.([support.link.com](https://support.link.com/questions/can-i-see-my-past-purchases-made-with-link?utm_source=openai))

Bank Statement Variations

3 known variations

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

  1. ORIG CO NAME:Link.com CO ENTRY DESCR:Cash back SEC:CCD IND ID:ST-U9V4R9Q0T6D1 ORIG ID:1800948598

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a "LINK.COM* BEPRES" charge on my statement mean?

A "LINK.COM* BEPRES" descriptor means your card was charged through Link, Stripe’s digital wallet and checkout service. The "LINK.COM*" portion identifies Link as the merchant of record, and "BEPRES" is the internal business user name or identifier for the seller you bought from. To see more details (item, date, and merchant information), log into your Link account and review the Activity section for that transaction.

How can I see which merchant I actually purchased from when the descriptor says LINK.COM* BEPRES?

Go to link.com and sign in with the email address or mobile number you use for online purchases. In the Activity or Transactions section you’ll see a list of your past purchases made via Link. Select the transaction that matches the date and amount on your statement; the detail view will typically show the underlying merchant name, order details, and any subscription information even if the bank statement only shows LINK.COM* BEPRES.

Why do Link charges show a location like SOUTH SAN FRA CA even though Link is an online service?

Card networks often display a processing or billing location for the merchant-of-record account, which can be different from both your location and the underlying seller’s location. With Link charges, the city and state (such as SOUTH SAN FRA CA) generally reflect where the payment processing account is registered, not the physical store you bought from. The authoritative details about your purchase are in your Link account transaction history and the receipt emailed or texted to you.

How do I request a refund for a LINK.COM* BEPRES transaction?

First, sign in to your Link account and open the specific transaction. If the purchase was handled as a typical Link payment, you’ll usually see an option to contact the underlying business to ask for a refund. If the transaction is marked as "Sold through Link," you may instead be directed to Link’s support flow to submit a refund request. If the merchant or Link declines a refund and you believe the charge is unauthorized or incorrect, you can then contact your bank or card issuer to dispute the charge.

Could LINK.COM* BEPRES be a subscription or recurring charge?

Yes. Link is often used for subscription-based digital products and services. If you saved your payment details with a merchant that uses Link, future recurring payments may also appear as LINK.COM* followed by that merchant’s business name or code (such as BEPRES). In your Link account, the transaction view should indicate whether it’s a recurring subscription and may provide options to manage or cancel it.

How do I cancel a subscription that’s being billed as LINK.COM* BEPRES?

Log into your Link account and look up the BEPRES transaction or any related recurring payments under Activity. If the purchase is tied to a subscription, there will usually be a link or instructions to manage the subscription on the underlying merchant’s site, or an option to update or cancel billing directly. If you can’t find subscription controls in Link, search your email for a welcome or receipt message from the merchant and use the cancellation link or account portal provided there.

Is LINK.COM* BEPRES a legitimate charge or could it be fraud?

Link is a legitimate payment service from Stripe, but any unfamiliar charge should be treated carefully. First, check your Link account Activity and your email or SMS for receipts around the transaction date to see if you recognize the purchase. If you can’t find any record, you didn’t authorize the transaction, or you see multiple unexpected LINK.COM* BEPRES charges, contact Link support via link.com and immediately call the number on the back of your card to report possible fraud.

How can I contact Link about a problem with a LINK.COM* BEPRES charge?

Visit link.com and either sign in to your account or go to the Help/Support section. From your account’s Activity page you may be able to initiate a support request directly from the transaction. If you can’t access your account, use the support contact options on link.com to reach Link’s customer support team, providing the date, amount, and the descriptor "LINK.COM* BEPRES" from your bank statement.

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