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The Guide to Understanding Why You Were Charged By “Union Pacific Society” and What To Do About It (uphs.org)

Bella Khan, Subscription Cancellation Expert

Published February 1, 2026

Last updated February 1, 2026

1 min read

What is "Union Pacific Society"?

The Union Pacific Historical Society (UPHS) is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the Union Pacific Railroad. They offer various services, including memberships and subscriptions to their magazine, which features articles about the railroad's history, events, and exhibitions. If you see a charge from UPHS, it’s likely for your membership or magazine subscription, keeping you updated on all things Union Pacific.

Union Pacific: The name of the company or organization that is involved in the transaction.
Society: Indicates that this is likely a group or organization, often suggesting a community or service-oriented focus.

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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.

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Why do people get charges like this from Union Pacific Historical Society?

Membership Fees: Users may subscribe to become members of Union Pacific Historical Society, which typically involves an annual fee.
Merchandise Purchases: Customers might make purchases from the UPHS online store, such as books, DVDs, or memorabilia related to the history of Union Pacific.
Digital Subscriptions: There can be charges associated with gaining access to digital publications or archives provided by the society.
Event Registrations: Users might register for events or gatherings hosted by the society, which could require a fee.
Donations: Some may make voluntary contributions to support the society's preservation efforts and historical projects.
Shipping Fees: Additional charges can occur for shipping merchandise purchased from the society's online platform.
Newsletter Subscriptions: Fees may apply for receiving printed newsletters or special publications from the society.

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 uphs.org 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 uphs.org 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 uphs.org, 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.

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Union Pacific Historical Society Customer Service Info

If you need assistance, here's how you can get in touch with Union Pacific Historical Society's support team.

Phone

The phone is not available.

membership@uphs.org

Site

https://uphs.org/contact/

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What other ways do charges from Union Pacific Historical Society show up?

UPHS UNION PACIFIC HISTORICAL SOCIETY UP HIST SOC UPHS MEMBERSHIP UNION PACIFIC UPHS DONATION UPHS MERCHANDISE UPHS RENEWAL UPHS ONLINE STORE UNION PACIFIC SOCIETY

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