About McAfee
McAfee is a global cybersecurity company that provides consumer and small-business security products such as antivirus software, identity protection, VPN services, and device security suites. Their offerings typically come as subscription-based plans that cover one or multiple devices (PCs, Macs, smartphones, and tablets). Purchases are usually made online, often bundled with new computers or offered as trial versions that later convert into paid subscriptions.
A charge labeled like “Mcafee*Autorenewal Cork IRL” generally indicates an automatic renewal of a McAfee subscription using the payment method stored on your McAfee account. Many McAfee products include auto-renewal by default to prevent lapses in security coverage; these can be annual or multi-year renewals. You might see such a charge if you activated a trial on a new device, redeemed a bundled McAfee offer from a PC manufacturer, or previously purchased a McAfee subscription online and did not disable auto-renewal.
If you have questions about this charge, start by signing in to your McAfee account on their website to review your active subscriptions, billing history, and renewal dates. From there, you can turn off auto-renewal, update payment information, or cancel a subscription. If you don’t recognize the charge, check whether a family member used your card for security software, then contact McAfee Support with your order number, email address, and the last four digits of the card to request clarification or a refund where eligible. Always verify you are on the official McAfee site before entering any account or payment details.