Charge Explainer
§ 01 · DESCRIPTOR

What is ADBL*AUDIOBOOK PURCHASE on your bank statement?

Here's what this charge most likely is, grounded in our prefix dictionary and what the descriptor itself contains.

High confidence

This appears to be a charge from Audible for a one-time audiobook purchase.

Most likely: Audible
an audiobook and audio content service
Processed by: Audible (Amazon)
Audible is Amazon's audiobook subscription and retail platform. The 'ADBL' prefix is Audible's own billing identifier, meaning Audible itself is the merchant — no third-party processor is involved.
Category
Digital Media / Entertainment

Doesn't look right? Things you could check:

  • Check your Audible accountLogging into audible.com and reviewing your purchase history would show which audiobook this charge corresponds to.
  • Look for a receipt emailAudible typically sends an email receipt to the address associated with your Amazon or Audible account when a purchase is made.
  • Review your Audible creditsIf you have an Audible membership, it's worth checking whether a credit was used or if this was a separate out-of-pocket purchase.
WHAT THE DESCRIPTOR TELLS US

An Audible charge — Amazon's audiobook service. It may be a monthly membership or a one-time audiobook purchase.

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RELATED DESCRIPTORS
  • ADBL*MEMBERSHIP

    This appears to be a recurring membership charge from Audible, Amazon's audiobook subscription service.

  • ACH WEB PYMT BILLPAY

    This appears to be an electronic bill payment made through your bank's online bill pay service via the ACH network.

  • ADOBE *ACROPRO SUBS

    This appears to be a recurring subscription charge from Adobe for Acrobat Pro.

  • ADOBE *CREATIVE CLOUD 408-536-6000

    This appears to be a subscription charge from Adobe for their Creative Cloud service, billed directly by Adobe.

The ADBL prefix has its own page: What does ADBL mean on a statement?