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A CTLP charge on credit card or debit card statements is a merchant billing descriptor generated when a payment is processed through Cantaloupe, Inc. (formerly USA Technologies) or another CTLP-affiliated payment facilitator on behalf of an underlying merchant.<\/strong><\/p>\n

CTLP charges most commonly appear after purchases at vending machines, self-service kiosks, laundromats, or subscription-based services like InReach and KGH Services. The abbreviation replaces the actual merchant name because the transaction routes through a third-party processor. If you don’t recognize the charge, check the full descriptor in your online banking portal, search your email for receipts, and dispute with your bank if it’s unauthorized.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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TL;DR:<\/strong> CTLP is a payment processor prefix \u2014 not a single merchant \u2014 that appears on bank statements when transactions route through Cantaloupe, Inc. or similar CTLP-affiliated platforms. Common variants include “CTLP InReach” (wellness\/EAP programs), “CTLP KGH Services” (subscriptions), and “CTLP*” followed by a business name (vending machines, restaurants, kiosks). This guide identifies every known variant, explains how to trace the charge, and walks you through the dispute process step by step.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Last reviewed and updated: April 2026 \u2014 verified against current regulatory guidance and financial data.<\/em><\/p>\n

This guide draws on analysis of real bank statement descriptors, Cantaloupe Inc.’s own consumer FAQ documentation, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)<\/a> complaint data, and card-network billing descriptor standards, reviewed for accuracy as of 2026. If you’ve spotted a CTLP charge on your credit card or debit card and need answers fast, you’re in the right place.<\/p>\n

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CTLP (Billing Descriptor)<\/dt>\n
A payment facilitator prefix that appears on credit card and debit card statements when a transaction is processed through Cantaloupe, Inc. or another CTLP-registered payment processor. The letters precede the actual merchant name or code in the statement line item.<\/dd>\n
Payment Facilitator (PayFac)<\/dt>\n
A third-party company that processes card payments on behalf of smaller merchants who don’t have their own merchant accounts. The facilitator’s name \u2014 not the merchant’s \u2014 appears on the cardholder’s bank statement.<\/dd>\n
Cantaloupe, Inc.<\/dt>\n
A publicly traded company (NASDAQ: CTLP) that provides cashless payment technology for vending machines, micro-markets, laundromats, amusement devices, and other unattended retail environments. Formerly known as USA Technologies.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n\n\n
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Table of Contents<\/p>\n

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  1. What Is CTLP on a Bank Statement?<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. CTLP Meaning: Decoding the Bank Descriptor<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Why CTLP Appears Instead of the Merchant Name<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. CTLP Charge on Credit Card vs. Debit Card \u2014 Key Differences<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. CTLP InReach Charge \u2014 What It Is and Who Bills It<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. CTLP InReach North Bethesda MD Credit Card Charge<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. CTLP KGH Service & KGH Services Charges<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Other CTLP Charge Variants (Continental, Entertainment Sol, Adventure Product, 1st ISO)<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. How to Identify a CTLP Charge on Your Credit Card Statement<\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Pending Holds & Overcharges from CTLP Transactions<\/a><\/li>\n
  11. Is the CTLP Charge Legit or Fraud?<\/a><\/li>\n
  12. How to Dispute a CTLP Charge on Credit Card<\/a><\/li>\n
  13. How to Prevent Unwanted CTLP Charges<\/a><\/li>\n
  14. Sources & References<\/a><\/li>\n
  15. Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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    What Is CTLP on a Bank Statement?<\/h2>\n

    A CTLP charge on a credit card<\/strong> or debit card statement is a billing descriptor \u2014 the short label your bank displays to identify who charged you. “CTLP” is the NASDAQ ticker symbol for Cantaloupe, Inc.<\/strong>, a publicly traded payment technology company that provides cashless card readers for vending machines, micro-markets, laundromats, car washes, amusement devices, and other self-service or unattended retail locations.<\/p>\n

    Here is the key fact most articles get wrong: CTLP is not a random abbreviation or a mystery fee. It is directly tied to Cantaloupe, Inc., which processes millions of small-dollar transactions every year. When you tap or insert your card at a vending machine equipped with a Cantaloupe card reader, the transaction posts to your statement under the CTLP prefix because Cantaloupe<\/em> \u2014 not the vending machine operator \u2014 is the payment facilitator of record.<\/p>\n

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    “You or a family member most likely made a recent purchase at a vending machine that typically sells drinks or snacks. Cantaloupe is the provider of the card reader that you (or someone else) used to make the payment.”<\/p>\n