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§ 01 · DESCRIPTOR

What is AWS 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 appears to be from Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon's cloud computing platform.

Most likely: Amazon Web Services
a cloud computing and infrastructure service
Category
Software & Technology

Doesn't look right? Things you could check:

  • Check your AWS accountLogging into console.aws.amazon.com would show any active services, recent invoices, and a cost breakdown.
  • Look for a billing emailAWS sends detailed invoices by email — searching your inbox for 'AWS' or 'Amazon Web Services' may surface a matching receipt.
  • Consider who might have accessIf you share devices or accounts, someone else — such as a family member or developer — may have set up AWS services under your payment method.
  • Review linked accountsAWS Organizations allows multiple sub-accounts under one billing profile, so the charge could relate to a linked account rather than your main one.
WHAT THE DESCRIPTOR TELLS US

An Amazon Web Services charge — cloud hosting and developer infrastructure. This is common for anyone running a website, app, or online service.

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