Charge Explainer
§ 01 · DESCRIPTOR

What is GITHUB INC 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 GitHub, a widely-used platform for software development, likely for a paid plan such as GitHub Pro, Team, Enterprise, or GitHub Copilot.

Most likely: GitHub
a software development platform and subscription service
Category
Software & Developer Tools

Doesn't look right? Things you could check:

  • Review GitHub billing settingsChecking your GitHub account's billing page (github.com/settings/billing) can show your current plan and recent charges.
  • Search your email for a receiptGitHub sends email receipts for subscription charges — searching your inbox for emails from github.com may surface a matching receipt.
  • Check for shared account accessIf you share a computer or account with others, someone else may have signed up for or upgraded a GitHub plan using your payment method.
  • Identify which GitHub product this coversGitHub offers several paid tiers (Pro, Team, Enterprise) as well as GitHub Copilot — knowing which applies can help clarify the amount charged.
WHAT THE DESCRIPTOR TELLS US

A GitHub charge, typically for a paid plan, GitHub Copilot, or other developer-tool subscription billed by GitHub.

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    This charge appears to be a direct billing from GitHub, most likely for a paid subscription such as GitHub Pro, Team, Enterprise, or GitHub Copilot.

  • GITHUB *PRO

    This charge is from GitHub for their 'Pro' individual subscription plan, a paid tier of the GitHub code-hosting and developer platform.

  • 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.

  • ADBL*AUDIOBOOK PURCHASE

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

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