Charge Explainer
§ 01 · DESCRIPTOR

What is SPOTIFY 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 Spotify, the music and podcast streaming service, and is most likely a recurring subscription payment.

Most likely: Spotify
a music and podcast streaming service
Processed by: Spotify
Spotify bills subscribers directly — there is no third-party payment processor involved. The charge appears on your statement under Spotify's own name.
Category
Entertainment / Streaming

Doesn't look right? Things you could check:

  • Check your Spotify accountLogging into spotify.com and viewing your subscription page will show your current plan, billing date, and amount.
  • Look for a receipt emailSpotify typically sends a payment receipt to the email address associated with your account each billing cycle.
  • Check for family or duo plansIf someone else manages a Spotify Family or Duo plan that includes you, the charge may appear on their statement instead of yours — or vice versa.
  • Review active subscriptionsYour device's app store (Apple App Store or Google Play) may show an active Spotify subscription if it was set up through that platform rather than directly with Spotify.
WHAT THE DESCRIPTOR TELLS US

A charge from Spotify, the music streaming service. This is typically a recurring subscription billed directly by Spotify.

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    This charge is from Spotify, the music and podcast streaming service, most likely for a recurring subscription.

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

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