DAVE

Learn about this charge and why it appears on your credit card statement

Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
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Also Appears on Statements As:

  • Dave Cash Advance

What Is This Charge?

The FTC alleged that Dave used misleading marketing to deceive consumers about cash advances and charged undisclosed fees and tips without consent. Source: FTC press release, November 2024: FTC Takes Action Against Online Cash Advance App Dave for Deceiving Consumers, Charging Undisclosed Fees (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/11/ftc-takes-action-against-online-cash-advance-app-dave-deceiving-consumers-charging-undisclosed-fees)

Why You May Not Recognize This Charge

This charge descriptor was named in a regulatory enforcement action (FTC press release, November 2024: FTC Takes Action Against Online Cash Advance App Dave for Deceiving Consumers, Charging Undisclosed Fees). If you see this charge on your statement and did not knowingly sign up for the product or service, review your statement for related charges, contact your card issuer to dispute the charge, and consider requesting a replacement card.

When Should You Be Concerned?

Consider reaching out to your bank or card issuer if you don't recognize this charge, didn't authorize it, or see it appear multiple times without explanation. We don't determine whether a charge is fraudulent — only your bank or the merchant can do that.

What to Do Next

  1. Check your recent purchases and receipts to see if the charge matches anything you bought.
  2. Contact your bank or credit card company if you don't recognize the charge — they can help verify it or dispute it.
  3. Monitor your account for any additional unusual activity.

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