Sherwin-Williams

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Sherwin-Williams is a global manufacturer and retailer of paints, coatings, and related supplies serving both professional contractors and DIY homeowners.

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

About Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin-Williams is a leading American paints and coatings company that manufactures and sells interior and exterior paints, stains, primers, industrial coatings, and related painting supplies through thousands of company-owned stores and dealers worldwide. Founded in 1866 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it operates local paint stores in communities such as Anoka County, Minnesota, that cater to both professional contractors and retail customers seeking color matching, product advice, and specialty coatings.

A charge with a descriptor like “SWP8Professional ANOKA MN” is very likely from a Sherwin-Williams paint or commercial store location serving professional customers in the Anoka, Minnesota area. The “SWP” and “Professional” fragments are consistent with Sherwin-Williams’ professional-focused programs and store branding, and Anoka County public documents list Sherwin-Williams as a local paint retailer and PaintCare drop-off site, indicating an active presence in that market. This sort of charge could come from purchasing paint, primer, stain, industrial or flooring coatings, equipment like sprayers and rollers, or other job materials; it may be a one-time transaction, part of a larger project invoice, or a recurring pattern if you buy supplies there frequently.

If you’re unsure about the charge, start by matching the date and amount to any recent paint or supplies purchase, contractor work, or project in which Sherwin-Williams materials were used. Check email for order confirmations, paper receipts from a Sherwin-Williams store, or invoices from contractors that list Sherwin-Williams products. To resolve questions, you can call or visit the local Sherwin-Williams store that serves the Anoka area (using the store locator on their website) and provide the transaction date, amount, and the last four digits of the card; staff can usually look up in-store sales by date and register and may be able to reprint a receipt. For disputes or suspected fraud, contact your card issuer promptly while also confirming with Sherwin-Williams whether the sale is tied to your account or a contractor account you authorized.

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 Sherwin-Williams.

  1. 5200THE SHERWIN WILL
  2. 5200THE SHERWIN WILL000000000000000156673340526850
  3. SWP8Professional ANOKA MN- 000659070162

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my statement show “SWP8Professional ANOKA MN” instead of just Sherwin-Williams?

Card processors often abbreviate merchant names to fit space limits, especially for professional or commercial store locations. “SWP8Professional ANOKA MN” likely encodes a Sherwin-Williams Paint (SWP) store or professional-focused location near Anoka, Minnesota, along with an internal store or terminal identifier. The legal merchant behind the charge is Sherwin-Williams.

What types of purchases at Sherwin-Williams could result in this kind of charge?

This charge could come from buying interior or exterior paint, primers, stains, caulks, concrete or flooring coatings, painting tools, sprayers, or other supplies at a Sherwin-Williams store that serves professional customers in the Anoka area. It may also reflect a contractor picking up Sherwin-Williams materials for your project, billed to your card or account.

How can I confirm which Sherwin-Williams store in the Anoka area processed this transaction?

Use the Sherwin-Williams store locator to find the nearest paint or commercial store to Anoka, then call the store with the transaction date, exact amount, and last four digits of your card. Many locations can search their point-of-sale system by date and register to confirm whether a sale with that amount occurred and help identify the specific purchase.

I don’t remember shopping at Sherwin-Williams—could this be related to a contractor or painter I hired?

Yes. Contractors frequently buy Sherwin-Williams products for jobs, and some will charge materials directly to a client’s credit card, or you might have given them authorization to use your card for supplies. Check your contract or recent invoices to see if Sherwin-Williams products were specified and whether you agreed to direct billing for materials.

Can Sherwin-Williams look up and reprint a receipt for this charge?

In many cases, yes. If you provide the store with the date of purchase, approximate time, exact amount, and the last four digits of the card, staff may be able to locate the transaction in their system and reprint or email a receipt. For business or pro accounts, having your account number or phone number used for the account lookup will help.

Does Sherwin-Williams put temporary authorization holds on cards?

Most Sherwin-Williams store purchases post as standard sales, but like other retailers, they may place a temporary authorization on your card when you run a transaction, especially for larger purchases or when using a chip-and-signature terminal. These holds usually match or slightly exceed the final sale amount and should drop off within a few days once the final transaction settles.

How do I resolve a billing error or dispute a Sherwin-Williams charge?

First, contact the likely Sherwin-Williams store and ask them to verify the transaction details and provide a receipt; sometimes a forgotten purchase or contractor pickup explains the charge. If it still appears incorrect or unauthorized, file a dispute with your card issuer, providing any documentation from Sherwin-Williams and your own records; your bank will investigate and may also reach out to Sherwin-Williams’ payment processor for supporting information.

Does Sherwin-Williams offer professional or discounted pricing that could affect the billed amount I see?

Yes. Sherwin-Williams operates professional programs and contractor accounts that may include volume-based or negotiated pricing, so the amount charged can differ from standard retail sticker prices. If you are on a pro account or your contractor purchased under their discounted account, ask the store or contractor for a detailed invoice that shows list prices, discounts, and final totals to reconcile with your card statement.

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