PRE-AUTHan authorization hold
Everything before the merchant name was added by your bank or the payment platform. Everything after it is the merchant's own coding.
PRE-AUTH
an authorization hold, not a final charge — the amount can change
COSTCO WHSE
the merchant — who was actually paid
#0119
acquirer- or processor-internal. No public definition exists for this one — anyone telling you otherwise is guessing
KAHUL
the merchant — who was actually paid
PRE-AUTH COSTCO WHSE #0119 KAHUL is a recognized billing descriptor associated with Costco Whse Kahul. That identification tells you who the charge is from — it cannot by itself confirm that your specific transaction was authorized. If you don't recognize it, first check whether someone who shares your card made the purchase, then contact Costco Whse Kahul directly before disputing the charge with your bank.
Call Costco Whse Kahul at +1 440-930-0103. Visit https://www.costco.com for support.
Use the Request a Refund or Cancel Order / Subscription options on this page to start a request. You can also call Costco Whse Kahul at +1 440-930-0103.
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