What is "GITHUB" on my bank statement?

GITHUB is usually a legitimate charge from GitHub, Microsoft’s code hosting and developer tools platform.

Merchant: GitHub | Category: Digital Content

What Is This Charge?

A charge from GitHub reflects a purchase at GitHub, the code hosting and developer tools platform founded in 2008 and now owned by Microsoft. GitHub does not operate retail stores, so its charges usually come from online software services, developer subscriptions, or team plans. GitHub is a technology company, and its billing descriptors often appear when someone buys a paid plan, adds seats to an organization, or pays for usage-based developer services. The merchant name on the statement can vary, but the charge is usually tied to an account on github.com.

Why Does This Charge Appear on My Statement?

This charge usually appears after a person starts a paid GitHub plan, upgrades from a free account, or renews a monthly or annual subscription. It can also appear when a company adds paid seats for developers, purchases GitHub Copilot, or pays for GitHub Actions and other usage-based services. In some cases, the charge is triggered by a trial ending and converting to a paid plan on the billing date. If the account is shared by a team, the charge may be authorized by an administrator rather than the cardholder.

Typical Charge Amounts

GitHub charges often start at $4 per month for a basic paid plan and $19 per month for a Team plan, depending on the product. GitHub Copilot commonly costs $10 per month for individual users, and business plans can be billed at $19 per user per month. Annual billing can appear as a larger charge such as $48, $228, or $228 plus tax, depending on the plan and seat count. Some card statements also show temporary authorization holds of $1 or a small pending amount before the final charge posts.

Common Variations

GITHUB GITHUB.COM GITHUB * GITHUB INC GITHUB 800-???-???? GITHUB.COM/BILL GITHUB SUBSCRIPTION GITHUB COPILOT GITHUB PAYMENTS GITHUB *SAN FRANCISCO

Is This Charge Legitimate?

Check whether anyone on your team or household uses github.com, GitHub Copilot, or a paid repository plan before assuming fraud. Review the billing history in the GitHub account by signing in at https://github.com/settings/billing and checking the invoices page. Compare the statement date and amount with the invoice date, because GitHub often bills on a renewal date or after usage is finalized. If you do not recognize the charge, contact GitHub support through https://support.github.com/ and review the account email for renewal notices.

How to Dispute or Cancel

1. Sign in to GitHub and open https://github.com/settings/billing to review the plan, invoice, and cancellation options. 2. Cancel the subscription in the billing settings before the next renewal date if you do not want future charges. 3. If the charge is unauthorized, contact GitHub support at https://support.github.com/ and ask for billing review. 4. Call your bank or card issuer right away to dispute the charge if you cannot confirm the account owner or if the charge is fraudulent. 5. Keep the invoice, email receipt, and statement screenshot, because those records help both GitHub support and your bank investigate the charge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my GitHub charge show as GITHUB * or GITHUB.COM?

GitHub uses short billing descriptors that can include GITHUB, GITHUB.COM, or GITHUB * when the payment is processed through its online billing system. The variation usually reflects the payment processor or the specific product, such as a subscription, Copilot plan, or team seat charge. The merchant is still GitHub, and the charge normally links back to an invoice in the account billing page.

How do I cancel my GitHub subscription?

Sign in to the GitHub account that owns the plan and go to https://github.com/settings/billing. Open the subscription or plan section, choose cancel or downgrade, and confirm the change before the next billing date. If the account is managed by a company, ask the organization owner or billing admin to cancel it because individual users may not have permission.

Why is my GitHub charge a different amount than expected?

GitHub charges can differ from the expected amount when taxes are added, seats are prorated, or usage-based services are billed after the month ends. A trial can also convert to a paid plan at the full monthly rate, and annual plans can post as a larger one-time charge. Check the invoice in the GitHub billing page to match the exact amount with the service period.

Can GitHub charges be for developer tools or AI features?

Yes, GitHub charges can come from developer tools such as paid repository plans, organization seats, GitHub Actions usage, or GitHub Copilot subscriptions. These charges are usually tied to a logged-in account and an invoice in the billing dashboard. If you see a charge and do not use developer tools, check whether a coworker or family member used your card on a shared account.

What should I do if I do not recognize a GitHub charge?

First, search your email for GitHub invoices, renewal notices, or receipts tied to the card date. Next, sign in to the billing page at https://github.com/settings/billing and compare the invoice amount with the statement. If you still cannot match it to an account you control, contact GitHub support and then file a dispute with your bank or card issuer.

Similar Charges

  • GITHUB
  • GITHUB.COM
  • GITHUB *
  • GITHUB INC
  • GITHUB SUBSCRIPTION

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