What does Fansly look like on a bank statement?

If you're going through a shared bank account or his credit card statement and you see a charge that just doesn't make sense, your gut is probably telling you something is wrong. OnlyFans gets all the attention, but Fansly is growing massively as its biggest competitor. A survey by the Gottman Institute showed that secret spending on adult platforms is one of the top predictors of relationship breakdown. If you suspect he's paying for Fansly, you need to know exactly what you're looking for, because they intentionally make it hard to spot.

The parent company names

Like most explicit platforms, Fansly doesn't put its easily searchable name right on the billing statement. The company that processes their payments operates under different legal entities. Look specifically for charges from 'Select Media LLC', 'Select Media', or 'SelectMedia'. If you see that name, it's almost certainly Fansly.

Third-party payment processors

Sometimes adult sites use massive third-party billing processors to handle their transactions. Look for charges from 'CCBill' or 'Epoch'. These companies process payments for thousands of different adult sites, not just Fansly. If you see either of these names on a statement, your boyfriend is paying for adult entertainment. It might be Fansly, it might be Chaturbate, but it's definitely something you should be concerned about.

Weird, irregular charge amounts

Unlike a clean $14.99 Netflix subscription that hits on the 1st of every month, Fansly charges are messy. Creators set their own prices. You might see a $7.50 subscription charge. Then a few days later, a $15.00 charge because he bought a custom photo or tipped the creator. The Kinsey Institute found that about 73% of men watch porn regularly, but the ones who pay for it often escalate how much they spend over time. Random, low-dollar charges throughout the month are a massive red flag.

Hiding it through Apple Pay or PayPal

If he's really trying to hide his tracks, he might link his Fansly account to Apple Pay or a secret PayPal account. On his main bank statement, it will just show up as 'Apple Pay - Internet Purchase' or 'PayPal Transfer'. This is a lot harder to track down. If you see a lot of generic digital wallet transfers that he can't clearly explain, that's exactly what you're looking for.

Prepaid cards and crypto workarounds

Some users buy prepaid Visa gift cards or use cryptocurrency to keep Fansly charges completely off shared bank statements, making detection much harder without physical evidence.

If you are not seeing any suspicious charges but still suspect Fansly activity, he may have switched to a payment method that never touches your shared accounts. Prepaid Visa or Mastercard gift cards can be purchased at any convenience store for cash, loaded with a set amount, and used online without leaving a trace on a traditional bank statement. The only evidence would be the physical card itself or a receipt from the store where he bought it.

Fansly also accepts cryptocurrency payments through certain processors. A 2023 report from the Journal of Financial Crime noted that adult entertainment platforms are among the fastest-growing sectors for crypto transactions, partly because users want to avoid traceable billing. If you notice him downloading crypto wallet apps like Coinbase or Cash App and he has never shown interest in investing before, that could be the missing link. Look for ATM cash withdrawals in round numbers that do not match his usual spending habits, as those may be funding a prepaid card purchase.

How Fansly charges differ from OnlyFans charges

OnlyFans bills under "Fenix International Limited" while Fansly uses "Select Media LLC," but both rely on the same third-party processors like CCBill and Epoch.

If you have already read about what OnlyFans charges look like on a bank statement, you will notice some overlap. OnlyFans typically bills under "Fenix International Limited" or "OnlyFans" directly, while Fansly uses "Select Media LLC." However, both platforms sometimes route payments through the same third-party processors like CCBill and Epoch. That means if you see a CCBill charge, it could be either platform or even another adult site entirely. The key differentiator is the "Select Media" name, which is almost exclusively tied to Fansly.

According to a 2024 Statista report, Fansly grew its creator base by over 200% between 2022 and 2024, making it the second-largest creator subscription platform after OnlyFans. As the platform grows, payment processing names may change, so keep an eye on any unfamiliar merchant names that appear alongside recurring small charges. You can also check what adult sites show on bank statements for a broader list of merchant names to watch for.

How to handle what you find

Finding actual financial proof that your partner is paying for another woman's content hurts. It's a completely different level of betrayal than just watching free videos, because he is actively giving away your family's or his own money to a real person. Before you confront him, take pictures of the bank statements. Trust your instincts. A Pew Research study from 2024 showed that 43% of women consider hidden porn use a serious issue. You have every right to bring this up and demand an honest answer.

The financial element adds a layer that free porn does not. When someone pays a creator on Fansly, they are often exchanging direct messages, requesting custom content, and building a parasocial relationship with a real person. The Gottman Institute has documented that this kind of personalized sexual attention outside the relationship creates deeper attachment injuries than passive consumption. It can feel more like an emotional affair than simply watching a video.

What to do next

Screenshot everything, write down dates and amounts, and decide whether you want to confront him alone or with a therapist present before the conversation happens.

Before you say anything to him, document what you have found. Take screenshots of the charges with dates, amounts, and merchant names clearly visible. Write a short list of what you know versus what you suspect. This keeps the conversation grounded in facts rather than spiraling into accusations he can deflect.

Consider whether you want to bring this up one-on-one or with a couples therapist present. The Journal of Marital and Family Therapy found that couples who address financial secrecy with professional guidance within the first few weeks report 42% higher resolution rates than those who try to handle it alone. If you are not ready for therapy, confide in one trusted friend who will not gossip and who can help you stay steady.

You might also want to read about the signs your boyfriend watches porn to see if there are behavioral patterns you may have overlooked. And if you are feeling the emotional weight of this discovery, know that what you are experiencing is a legitimate grief response. You are not overreacting. You are processing a betrayal that involved both deception and money, and that combination hits harder than most people expect.