Charge Explainer
§ 01 · PREFIX · ADBL

What does ADBL mean on a bank statement?

An Audible charge — Amazon's audiobook service. It may be a monthly membership or a one-time audiobook purchase.

HOW TO READ IT

When this prefix appears, Audible itself is the merchant — the charge is for one of its own products or subscriptions.

Processor: Audible

EXAMPLE DESCRIPTORS
EXPLAINED ADBL CHARGES
  • 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.

Have a ADBL charge of your own?

Paste the full line from your statement — the result appears right here.

we see ADBL → Audible

We never see your account. Nothing is saved.
OTHER COMMON PREFIXES
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