Know your Charge

Statement Charge Lookup

Figure out what that charge on your statement actually means.

Know your Charge helps people identify unknown card and bank statement charges with clear explanations, merchant context, and fraud-check guidance.

20 indexable charges across 12 merchants. No screenshots, no bank logins, no account required.

How It Works

Built for fast answers, not vague guesses

1. Search the descriptor

Use the exact text from your statement to find the closest matching charge page.

2. Review the explanation

See the likely merchant, common reasons for the charge, and related aliases.

3. Decide what to do next

Verify, cancel, contact support, or follow fraud-check steps if something looks off.

20 Indexed Charge Pages

Detailed explanations for every descriptor

Every charge page covers the likely merchant, why the charge appears, step-by-step verification, and what to do if something looks wrong. Across 8 categories.

Browse popular charge lookups

AMZN MKTP US

AMZN MKTP US usually refers to an Amazon Marketplace transaction. In most cases it comes from a recent Amazon order, a digital purchase, a Prime-related renewal, or activity from another person in your household who shares the card.

APPLE.COM/BILL

APPLE.COM/BILL is Apple’s standard descriptor for many App Store, iCloud, Apple Music, Apple TV+, and in-app purchases. It can also reflect Family Sharing purchases made by another person using the same payment method.

PAYPAL INST XFER

PAYPAL INST XFER usually points to an instant transfer or funding movement processed through PayPal. It can appear when money is moved to or from a linked account, or when a PayPal transaction is funded using your card.

Guides

Supportive content that answers the next question too

How to Identify an Unknown Charge

The fastest way to identify a charge is to match the descriptor, amount, date, and likely merchant ecosystem before assuming fraud.