What Is a "Bolt" Charge on My Bank Statement?

A Bolt charge is from the Bolt ride-hailing app (popular in Europe and Africa) or Bolt Food delivery service. Less common in the US but widely used internationally.

Plain-English explanation

Bolt is a major ride-hailing and delivery company operating primarily in Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia. It competes with Uber in many markets. If you traveled internationally, you may have used Bolt. Bolt also offers e-scooters and food delivery (Bolt Food) in select cities.

Most common reasons this appears

• Bolt ride taken while traveling in Europe or Africa
• Bolt Food delivery order in a city where Bolt Food operates
• Bolt e-scooter rental charge

How to verify this charge

• Open the Bolt app → History to find the trip or order.
• Check your travel dates — Bolt is most common outside the US.
• Contact Bolt support via the app if you don't recognize the charge.

When to be concerned

• Bolt charge when you haven't traveled internationally recently.
• Charge from a city you've never been to.
• Multiple Bolt charges in a short period.

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