Charge Explainer
§ 01 · DESCRIPTOR

What is PATREON* MEMBERSHIP 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 recurring membership charge through Patreon, a platform where people pay to support creators they follow.

Most likely: Patreon
creator membership platform
Processed by: Patreon
Patreon is both the platform and the billing entity here. When you pledge to support a creator on Patreon, charges appear under the PATREON name rather than the individual creator's name.
Category
Subscriptions & Memberships

Doesn't look right? Things you could check:

  • Check your Patreon accountLogging into patreon.com will show all active memberships and which creator this charge is tied to.
  • Look for a receipt emailPatreon typically sends an email receipt when a membership renews, which would identify the specific creator and amount.
  • Review your pledge historyPatreon's billing history page lists past charges with dates and creator names, which can help match this to a specific transaction.
WHAT THE DESCRIPTOR TELLS US

A Patreon charge supports a creator you joined as a paying member. The name shown with the PATREON descriptor is the membership or creator the charge is for. After the PATREON prefix the descriptor reads “MEMBERSHIP” — that leftover text is the most likely seller.

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RELATED DESCRIPTORS
  • PATREON.COM

    This charge is from Patreon, a membership platform where you can financially support creators, artists, podcasters, or other content makers.

  • 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.

  • ADBL*MEMBERSHIP

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

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