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PREAUTH PAYPAL 40293577 — what is this charge?

PREAUTH PAYPAL 40293577 is a billing descriptor that appears on credit card and bank statements for charges from PayPal, a Utility merchant.
PREAUTHan authorization hold
Their website is https://www.paypal.com. You can contact them at +1 877-569-1116. Record last updated July 13, 2026
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You bought from
PayPal
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NXT Gem appears to be a gemstone, jewelry, or mineral retailer.
Shows on your statement as PREAUTH PAYPAL 40293577
Business
PayPal
Website
https://www.paypal.com
Category
Utility
MCC
Not assigned
Address
661 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1M1, CA
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AI-identified location — not yet merchant-verified
Estimated record. The details above were compiled from public sources and AI research — they have not been confirmed by PayPal. Treat them as a starting point, not an official source. When a merchant claims their record, the information becomes merchant-supplied and is marked ✓ Verified.
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Other charges from this merchant
TRANSFER PAYPAL PPD VISA DDA PUR 449215 PAYPAL AM GREETING AM 402 935 7733 * OH W/D PAYPAL GODFATHER, 402 935 7733, CA. POS PUR PAYPAL *365GARAGEDO CT - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED POS Debit PAYPAL *365GARAGEDO CT - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED PRE-AUTH PAYPAL *365GARAGEDO CT - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED Misc. Debit PAYPAL *365GARAGEDO CT - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED CHECKCARD PAYPAL *365GARAGEDO CT - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED Visa Check Card PAYPAL *365GARAGEDO CT - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED PENDING PAYPAL *365GARAGEDO CT - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED CHKCARD PAYPAL *365GARAGEDO CT - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED POS REFUND PAYPAL *365GARAGEDO CT - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED POS PURCH PAYPAL *365GARAGEDO CT - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED POS PURCHASE PAYPAL *365GARAGEDO CT - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED PAYPAL *VANNET TECH CA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED PAYPAL *ABAXO LLC CA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED PAYPAL *365GARAGEDO CT - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED PAYPAL *B3GLOBALCON ON POS Debit PAYPAL *BAYSHINETRA POS PURCHASE PAYPAL *BAYSHINETRA
What each part of this charge means

Everything before the merchant name was added by your bank or the payment platform. Everything after it is the merchant's own coding.

PREAUTH PAYPAL 40293577
PREAUTH an authorization hold, not a final charge — the amount can change
PAYPAL the merchant — who was actually paid
40293577 acquirer- or processor-internal. No public definition exists for this one — anyone telling you otherwise is guessing
Common questions about this charge

Is the PREAUTH PAYPAL 40293577 charge legitimate or fraud?

PREAUTH PAYPAL 40293577 is a recognized billing descriptor associated with PayPal. 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 PayPal directly before disputing the charge with your bank.

How do I contact PayPal about this charge?

Call PayPal at +1 877-569-1116. Visit https://www.paypal.com for support.

How do I cancel or get a refund from PayPal?

Use the Request a Refund or Cancel Order / Subscription options on this page to start a request. You can also call PayPal at +1 877-569-1116.

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