Charge Explainer
§ 01 · DESCRIPTOR

What is ANTHROPIC *CLAUDE 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 charge is from Anthropic for their Claude AI service — either a Claude Pro subscription or API usage billed directly by Anthropic.

Most likely: Anthropic (Claude)
an AI software subscription or API service
Processed by: Anthropic
Anthropic is the company that makes Claude and bills customers directly — there is no third-party payment processor here. The charge comes straight from Anthropic.
Category
Software / AI Subscription

Doesn't look right? Things you could check:

  • Check your Anthropic accountLogging in at claude.ai or console.anthropic.com would show your current plan and any recent billing activity.
  • Look for a receipt emailAnthropic typically sends a billing confirmation to the email address on your account around the time of each charge.
  • Review API vs. subscription usageIf you have both a Claude Pro subscription and an Anthropic API account, the charge could relate to either — your billing dashboard would clarify which one.
WHAT THE DESCRIPTOR TELLS US

An Anthropic charge, typically for a Claude subscription or API usage billed directly by Anthropic.

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