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A credit card charge from STRIPE showing up on a bank statement

What is STRIPE on My Credit Card?

STRIPE is a billing label used when a business uses Stripe to process a payment. It’s not a charge from Stripe directly, but from a merchant using Stripe’s platform to complete the transaction. Why Am I Being Charged by STRIPE? Common examples include: The name might appear as “STRIPE,” “STRIPE PAYMENTS,” or “STRIPE*MERCHANTNAME.” What is…

A credit card charge from NOTION

What is NOTION or NOTION LABS INC on My Bank Statement?

NOTION or NOTION LABS INC is a billing label used by the productivity app Notion. You’ll see this charge if you’ve subscribed to Notion’s paid plans or added team members to a workspace. Why Am I Being Charged by Notion? Common reasons for Notion charges include: What is Notion? Notion is an all-in-one workspace app…

A credit card charge from ZOOM.US

What is ZOOM.US on My Credit Card?

ZOOM.US is a billing descriptor for Zoom Video Communications. If you’ve subscribed to a Zoom Pro, Business, or Webinar plan—or added extra cloud storage—you’ll see this charge on your bank or card statement. Why Am I Being Charged by Zoom? Common reasons for Zoom charges include: Billing names often include “ZOOM.US,” “ZOOM VIDEO,” or similar…

A charge from Shopify on a credit card statement

What is SHOPIFY on My Bank Statement?

SHOPIFY is a billing label used when you’re paying for a Shopify plan, app, domain, or service. If you’re running an online store—or used to—this charge likely comes from your Shopify subscription or app marketplace purchase. Why Am I Being Charged by Shopify? Common reasons include: What is Shopify? Shopify is an eCommerce platform used…

A fictitious charge from Microsoft depicted on a bank statement

What is MSFT* or Microsoft Charge on My Statement?

MSFT* is a billing prefix used by Microsoft for charges related to Office 365, Xbox, Azure, OneDrive, or other Microsoft services and subscriptions. Why Am I Being Charged by Microsoft? You may see this charge if you’ve purchased or subscribed to: How to See What the Microsoft Charge Is For To view your recent charges:…

A bank statement with a charge from Apple

What is APPLE.COM/BILL on My Bank Statement?

APPLE.COM/BILL is a billing descriptor used by Apple for charges related to the App Store, iTunes, iCloud, Apple Music, or subscriptions like Apple TV+ or Apple Arcade. Why Am I Being Charged by APPLE.COM/BILL? This charge usually appears after you or a family member has: Family Sharing plans often cause confusion if someone else in…

A depictions of a charge from Facebook on a bank statement

What is FACEBOOK or META* on My Bank Statement?

FACEBOOK or META* is a billing label used by Meta Platforms Inc. for charges related to Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, or Meta Business Suite. It’s common for business owners or advertisers to see this charge after running paid ads on Facebook or Instagram. Why Am I Seeing a META* Charge? This charge typically appears after:…

A charge for Square on an online credit card statement

What is SQUARE INC or SQ* on My Bank Statement?

SQUARE INC or SQ* refers to a transaction processed through Square, a payment processor used by small businesses, restaurants, salons, and online sellers. Why Am I Being Charged by SQUARE INC? This charge typically comes from a purchase you made from a business that uses Square to process payments. The name on your statement may…

A fictitious bill from Amazon.com

What is AMZN Digital on My Bank Statement?

AMZN Digital is a billing term used by Amazon for digital content and subscription services. This could include Kindle books, Prime Video rentals, Amazon Music, or digital apps and games. Why Am I Being Charged by AMZN Digital? If you or a family member have purchased or subscribed to Amazon digital content, you’ll often see…

The Intuit logo on a computer screen

What are INTUIT CHARGES on My Credit Card?

INTUIT CHARGES (or INTUIT*QBC, INTUIT*QB, INTUIT*PAYROLL, etc.) is a billing name used by Intuit, the maker of QuickBooks, TurboTax, and Mint. It typically shows up when you’ve subscribed to one of their products or services. Why Am I Seeing a Charge from INTUIT? These charges are usually linked to a monthly or annual subscription—like QuickBooks…