Seeing a DIR DB RAD COMP OF MARYLAND charge on your statement?
Common ways DIR DB RAD COMP OF MARYLAND charges might appear on your statement
- DIR DB RAD COMP OF MARYLAND
- CHKCARD COMP OF MARYLAND DIR DB RAD
- CHECKCARD COMP OF MARYLAND DIR DB RAD
- POS Debit COMP OF MARYLAND DIR DB RAD
- POS PUR COMP OF MARYLAND DIR DB RAD
- POS PURCH COMP OF MARYLAND DIR DB RAD
- POS PURCHASE COMP OF MARYLAND DIR DB RAD
- PENDING COMP OF MARYLAND DIR DB RAD
What is DIR DB RAD COMP OF MARYLAND?
“DIR DB RAD COMP OF MARYLAND” refers to a charge or debit posted by the Comptroller of Maryland (Maryland’s tax-collection agency) under a descriptor that suggests: Direct Debit (DIR DB) for some form of tax, fee, or adjustment (RAD often appears in the descriptor). According to consumer-reporting sites, this label often shows up when the state processes tax payments or collections from a bank account.
Common causes for DIR DB RAD COMP OF MARYLAND charges
- A payment made to settle state income tax, business tax, or other liabilities owed to Maryland.
- The state executing a direct debit for tax due following an assessment or notice.
- An account holder seeing a charge they did not initiate — sometimes reported as unauthorized, especially by individuals with no connection to Maryland.
Decoding DIR DB RAD COMP OF MARYLAND charge tags
- DIR DB stands for “Direct Debit” (i.e., an automatic debit from your bank account).
- RAD could signify “Refund Adjustment/Account Debit” or a modification code used internally by the Comptroller’s office.
- COMP OF MARYLAND is short for “Comptroller of Maryland” (the agency).
- The variations like CHKCARD, CHECKCARD, POS Debit, PENDING reflect how your bank lists the transaction (e.g., debit card debit, pending transaction).
- Because the descriptor is somewhat cryptic and generic, it often prompts inquiry by cardholders who don’t immediately recognise the transaction.










