Understand Google charges on your bank statement (2024)

FAQs

What is a Google charge on my bank statement? ›

When you buy something from Google, you'll find a charge on your account that starts with "GOOGLE*" and ends with the Google product or another descriptor. Here's how some common Google purchases might appear on your bank statement. Tip: Some of these descriptors may appear shortened. GOOGLE *Google, Inc.

Point of sale Google Pay transactions will be marked with a 'D' alongside the exiting 'C' for contactless marker. In-app Google Pay transactions, a 'D' will appear on your statement. The four digits shown are the last 4 digits of Google Pay account number.

Check if charges are from Google Play

On your billing statement, check how the charges appear. All Google Play purchases will appear on your statement, under the following names: "GOOGLE*App developer name" (for Android apps)

On the Google Wallet website, you can view payments, purchases, and other transactions that you made with Google Pay. Examples include: Contactless payments made with your Android device. Virtual card transactions made online (US only) Transactions from Plaid linked accounts (US only)

Why does Google charge $1-2 on a credit card? A routine validation procedure occurs upon creating a Google Payments account for your initial purchase or adding a new card to your payments account. Typically, a nominal pre-authorization charge is around $1 or $2.

With Google Checkout, there are no monthly, setup, or gateway service fees. An additional 1% fee will be assessed on transactions where the merchant's country is different from the buyer's billing country.

If you just created a Google Pay account to make your first purchase or added a new card to your Google Pay account, you may see a $1 charge. This is to make sure your card is valid. It'll be removed and you won't be charged.

What does Google charge for in app purchases? ›

You pay only 15% app store commission for IAPs up to $1m/y. You pay a 30% commission on IAPs after $1m/y.

If you have a Google Account, check your account to see if someone has been using your phone to place orders or if you have a subscription that you forgot about. If you don't have a Google Account or if nothing shows up in your order history, someone has stolen your credit card information.

Google Play is one of the features of a Google Account. It allows you to install apps onto your Android device and now selected Chromebooks. A Google Account enables access to the following: Gmail.

Go to payments.google.com Settings. Under “Payments profile status,” select Close payments profile.

It occurs frequently after making a purchase or beginning a free or discounted subscription. It's a precaution Google takes to complete debit or credit card authorization and avoid any fraudulent payment methods. Also, before approving a purchase, check whether there is enough money in your bank account.