What is "LINEAR*" on my bank statement?

LINEAR* is usually a legitimate subscription charge from Linear, the project management and issue-tracking software company.

Merchant: Linear | Category: Subscription

What Is This Charge?

A charge from Linear reflects a purchase at Linear, the software company behind the project management and issue-tracking app used by product, engineering, and design teams. Linear was founded in 2019, and it does not operate retail stores because it is a software subscription business. The charge usually means someone started a paid plan, renewed a monthly or annual subscription, or added seats to an existing workspace. The descriptor LINEAR* often appears because the billing label is shortened for card statements.

Why Does This Charge Appear on My Statement?

This charge appears when a user signs up for Linear, upgrades from a free plan, or renews a subscription after a trial ends. It can also appear when a company admin adds seats, switches from monthly billing to annual billing, or changes the payment method for a team workspace. In some cases, the charge is posted after a card verification hold or a failed payment retry, which can make the timing look unexpected. If multiple employees use the same company card, the charge may be tied to a team account rather than a personal account.

Typical Charge Amounts

Linear pricing commonly starts with a free plan, so the first paid charge is often tied to a monthly or annual upgrade rather than a small one-time purchase. Publicly listed paid plans have commonly been around $8 per user per month on annual billing and about $10 per user per month on monthly billing, before taxes. A small team with 5 users can therefore see charges near $40 to $50 per month, while a 10-user workspace can see charges near $80 to $100 per month. Annual renewals can post as larger single charges, such as $96 for one user or $960 for 10 users, depending on the plan and billing cycle.

Common Variations

LINEAR* LINEAR*HQ LINEAR*SUBSCRIPTION LINEAR*SAN FRANCISCO LINEAR*LINEARHQ LINEAR*LINEARAPP LINEAR*LINEAR.COM LINEAR*US

Is This Charge Legitimate?

A legitimate Linear charge usually matches an account email, a workspace invitation, or a billing receipt from Linear. Check the receipt in the Linear app or in the email inbox tied to the account, and look for messages from support@linear.app or billing emails from Linear. You can also sign in at https://linear.app and review the workspace billing page to confirm the plan, seat count, and renewal date. If you do not recognize the charge, compare the statement date with recent trial signups, team invites, or subscription changes made by coworkers.

How to Dispute or Cancel

1. Sign in to Linear at https://linear.app and open the workspace billing settings to confirm the plan and cancel the subscription if you control the account. 2. Review the receipt email and any invoice PDF to verify the charge amount, billing period, and seat count. 3. Contact Linear support through the help center at https://linear.app/help if the charge looks wrong or if you need a refund request. 4. If you still do not recognize the charge, call the number listed on your card statement or use the card issuer’s dispute portal to open a bank chargeback while you investigate the account. 5. Keep screenshots, invoices, and cancellation confirmations because banks usually ask for proof before reversing a subscription charge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my Linear charge show as LINEAR*HQ?

LINEAR*HQ is a billing descriptor variation used by Linear for subscription payments and workspace charges. It usually means the payment came from the same company account, but the statement label was shortened or formatted differently by the processor. Check your Linear invoice, workspace email, and billing settings to match the exact amount and renewal date.

How do I cancel my Linear subscription?

To cancel Linear, sign in at https://linear.app, open the workspace billing page, and turn off auto-renew or downgrade the plan. If you are not the admin, ask the workspace owner to cancel it because only the billing owner can usually stop the subscription. Save the cancellation confirmation and watch for a final invoice or prorated adjustment.

Why is my Linear charge a different amount than expected?

Linear charges can differ because billing is often based on seat count, monthly versus annual billing, or a plan upgrade made mid-cycle. A workspace that adds users can post a higher invoice than the last month, and annual renewals can look much larger than monthly charges. Taxes, currency conversion, or a failed payment retry can also change the final amount.

Does Linear charge for free plan users?

Linear has a free plan, so a charge usually happens only after an upgrade, a trial conversion, or a team billing change. If you expected a free account, check whether someone on the workspace added paid seats or entered a card for a paid feature. Review the invoice date and account email to see which workspace triggered the payment.

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

First, search your email for receipts from Linear and check whether a coworker, contractor, or family member used your card for a workspace subscription. Next, sign in at https://linear.app to review active billing details and cancel any plan you control. If the charge still looks unauthorized, contact your bank immediately and dispute the transaction.

Similar Charges

  • LINEAR*
  • LINEAR*HQ
  • LINEAR*SUBSCRIPTION
  • LINEAR*SAN FRANCISCO
  • LINEAR*LINEARAPP

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