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Seeing a VISA DDA PUR AP charge on your statement?

Common ways VISA DDA PUR AP charges might appear on your statement

  • VISA DDA PUR AP 405523 AT&T BILL PAYMENT
  • VISA DDA PUR AP AT&T
  • VISA DDA PURCHASE AP
  • VISA DDA PUR AP PAYMENT
  • VISA DDA PUR AP ACH DEBIT
  • VISA DDA PUR AP 405523

What is VISA DDA PUR AP?

VISA DDA PUR AP (short for “Visa Demand Deposit Account Purchase - Accounts Payable”) is a billing descriptor that typically appears when a payment is processed through a Visa debit card linked to a checking account, often for recurring bills like AT&T services. The code “AP” generally refers to an automated payment transaction. Learn more at visa.com.

Common causes for VISA DDA PUR AP charges

  • Automatic or manual payments made to a utility, telecom, or subscription provider using a Visa debit card.
  • Recurring bill payments processed through your bank’s debit account.
  • Pending or pre-authorized transactions later finalized under the same descriptor.
  • Refunds or reversals applied to prior automated Visa payments.

Decoding VISA DDA PUR AP charge tags

  • VISA identifies the payment network used for the transaction.
  • DDA stands for “Demand Deposit Account,” referring to a checking or debit account.
  • PUR / PURCHASE signals that this was a direct debit or purchase transaction.
  • AP indicates “Accounts Payable” or an automated payment processing route.
  • Numeric codes such as 405523 reference the merchant or payment processor ID — in some cases (like AT&T), it denotes the specific billing system used.

What to do if you don’t recognize this charge

Spot, verify, and resolve suspicious charges in minutes.

  • Contact your bank.

    Call your bank using the number on the back of your card.

  • Contact the merchant.

    Call their customer service to verify the charge and get transaction details.

  • Dispute the charge & monitor account.

    If it appears fraudulent, report it to your bank or card issuer.

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