What is "GODADDY*" on my bank statement?
GODADDY* is a legitimate charge from GoDaddy for domains, hosting, or other website services.
Merchant: GoDaddy | Category: Subscription
What Is This Charge?
A charge from GoDaddy reflects a purchase at GoDaddy, the domain registrar and web services company founded in 1997. GoDaddy is a technology company with no retail store count because it sells online services rather than in-person goods. This charge usually covers domain registration, website hosting, email hosting, SSL certificates, or website builder tools. The descriptor often appears when a customer renews a domain or buys a new digital service.
Why Does This Charge Appear on My Statement?
This charge appears because you or someone with access to your account bought or renewed a GoDaddy service. The most common triggers are an annual domain renewal, a monthly or annual hosting plan, or an add-on such as privacy protection or email. A charge can also appear after an auto-renewal runs on the renewal date stored in the account. Some customers see a charge after a free trial ends and converts to a paid subscription.
Typical Charge Amounts
GoDaddy domain renewals often cost about $12.99 to $24.99 per year for standard domains. Shared hosting plans commonly start around $5.99 to $19.99 per month when billed on a promotional term. SSL certificates, email plans, and website builder subscriptions can add charges from about $2.99 to $49.99 per month. Temporary card authorizations or verification holds may appear as $1.00 or $0.00 before the final charge posts.
Common Variations
GODADDY* GODADDY.COM* GODADDY.COM LLC GODADDY*123456789 GODADDY.COM 480-505-8800 GODADDY.COM LLC 480-505-8800
Is This Charge Legitimate?
Check your GoDaddy account at https://www.godaddy.com by signing in and reviewing billing, renewals, and recent orders. Match the statement date and amount to the invoice number in your account history. If you do not recognize the charge, call GoDaddy support at 1-480-505-8877 and ask for the order details tied to the descriptor. You can also review your email for renewal notices sent before the charge posted.
How to Dispute or Cancel
1. Sign in to your GoDaddy account and open Renewals and Billing to cancel auto-renew for the product. 2. Review the product terms because domain registrations and hosting plans are often nonrefundable after purchase or renewal. 3. Contact GoDaddy support at 1-480-505-8877 if you need a refund request, cancellation confirmation, or invoice copy. 4. If the charge is unauthorized, file a dispute with your bank or card issuer at the same time so the card network review starts quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my GoDaddy charge show as GODADDY*?
GODADDY* is the standard card descriptor for a purchase from GoDaddy, and it usually appears when a domain, hosting plan, email service, or SSL product renews. The star and trailing numbers often identify the specific order or invoice, so the charge can look different from the website name on your receipt.
How do I cancel my GoDaddy subscription?
Sign in to your GoDaddy account, open Renewals and Billing, and turn off auto-renew for each product you do not want to continue. Save the cancellation confirmation, because domain names and hosting plans can renew automatically if auto-renew stays enabled.
Why is my GoDaddy charge a different amount than expected?
The amount can differ because GoDaddy may bill a renewal at the regular rate after a promotional price ends, or it may add taxes, privacy protection, or another add-on. Some cards also show a small verification hold first, and the final posted charge can be higher than the temporary authorization.
Can GoDaddy charges be recurring?
Yes, GoDaddy charges are often recurring because domains, hosting, and email plans usually renew on a monthly or annual schedule. If auto-renew is enabled, the card on file can be charged again on the renewal date without a new checkout step.
What should I do if I do not recognize a GoDaddy charge?
Check your GoDaddy account, search your email for renewal notices, and compare the invoice amount to the statement descriptor. If the charge still looks unauthorized, call GoDaddy at 1-480-505-8877 and start a bank dispute with your card issuer right away.
Similar Charges
- GODADDY*
- GODADDY.COM*
- GODADDY.COM LLC
- GODADDY*123456789
- GODADDY.COM 480-505-8800