Statement descriptors are the small bits of text (usually the merchant name) shown next to charges on your customers’ bank statements. Using clear and accurate statement descriptors can help reduce refunds and disputes.
When you set up WooPayments, your statement descriptor will default to your site’s URL, but you can change this under Payments > Settings.

Requirements
↑ Back to topTo be considered complete, a statement descriptor must:
- Contain only Latin characters.
- Japanese merchants will also see descriptor fields for kanji and kana.
- Contain between 5 and 22 characters, inclusive.
- Contain at least one letter.
- Not contain any of these:
< > \ ' " *
- Reflect your business name clearly.
Good examples
↑ Back to topIf you sell pet toys in U.S. at www.pet-toys.com
, some good examples might be:
PET-TOYS.COM
PET TOYS Co
PET TOYS U.S.
Bad examples
↑ Back to topHere are some invalid statement descriptors, using the www.pet-toys.com
example:
INSTAGRAM.COM/PETTOYSDOTCOM
— This is not where the transaction takes place.PTTY
— Too short. Use longer alternatives to help identify the charge.<< PET TOYS CO. >>
— Contains forbidden characters.+1 (555) 555-1234
— Should contain at least one letter.