Is FL fraud?

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The Guide to Understanding Why You Were Charged By “FL” and What To Do About It (citibikemiami.com)

Bella Khan, Subscription Cancellation Expert

Published January 31, 2026

Last updated January 31, 2026

1 min read

What is "FL"?

Citibike Miami is a bike rental service that lets you explore the city on two wheels. They offer convenient subscriptions for casual riders and regular users, making it easy to rent bikes whenever you need them. If you see a charge from them, it's likely related to your subscription or rental fees for the bikes you enjoyed during your rides.

FL: This indicates the country code, specifically for Florida, indicating where the transaction occurred.
Transaction Type: This would typically follow the FL to explain if the transaction was a purchase, refund, or withdrawal.
Merchant Name: The name of the business where the transaction took place.
Date: The date when the transaction happened.
Time: The specific time of day when the transaction was processed.
Purchase Amount: The total amount of money spent in the transaction.
Card Number: Often masked or partially obscured number of the card used for the transaction.
Merchant Location: The address or location of the store or service provider involved in the transaction.

Verify With Receipt

The best way to tell if this charge is fraudulent is to find the receipt. You may have an electronic copy of the receipt, which Chargeback can help you find by searching your email accounts.

Chargeback helps you identify unwanted subscriptions and charges, and help you fight them to get your money back.

Why do people get charges like this from Citibikemiami?

Bike Rentals: Customers may be charged for bike rentals when they use the Citibike service to rent a bike for a specified period.
Late Fees: If a rented bike is not returned within the allowed time frame, late fees may be incurred.
Subscription Fees: Users who sign up for a monthly or annual membership may see charges related to subscription renewals.
Damage Charges: If a bike is returned with damage, customers might be charged for repairs or replacement.
Service Fees: Additional service or processing fees could be applied for various transactions or memberships.
Multiple Rentals: Frequent users might see multiple charges if they rent bikes frequently within a short period.
Unrecognized Charges: Some users report seeing unexpected charges, which could be due to family members or friends using the same account or card.
Admin Fees: In the case of disputes or account changes, administrative fees may be added to the account.

If I see this charge, what should I do?

If you see this charge and aren’t expecting it, you have various options.

First, try to contact the citibikemiami.com via one of the support methods we listed below and inquire about the charge. See if they will refund it and cancel any associated subscriptions you might have.

If the citibikemiami.com refused to issue a refund or you cannot get in touch with the company, call your bank or financial institution and open a credit card dispute. Record screenshot evidence from your prior conversations with citibikemiami.com, and use that to open your credit card dispute. Tell your bank or credit card issuer that you do not recognize the charge and do not recall signing up for the service.

If this sounds like too much of a hassle, you can have Chargeback do it for you.

Citibikemiami Customer Service Info

If you need assistance, here's how you can get in touch with Citibikemiami's support team.

Phone

1-877-743-2453

support@citibikemiami.com

Site

https://www.citibikemiami.com/contact/

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