What is "WORDPRESS" on my bank statement?

WORDPRESS is usually a legitimate WordPress.com subscription charge for website hosting or paid site features.

Merchant: WordPress.com | Category: Subscription

What Is This Charge?

A charge from WordPress.com reflects a purchase at Automattic’s website-building and hosting platform, which launched in 2005 and supports millions of websites rather than physical stores. WordPress.com is a subscription service, so the charge usually comes from a paid plan, domain registration, or a premium site feature. The merchant name often appears as WORDPRESS because card networks shorten the descriptor on statements. This charge is usually legitimate when you signed up for a website plan, upgraded storage, or renewed a domain connected to a WordPress.com account.

Why Does This Charge Appear on My Statement?

This charge appears when a WordPress.com subscription renews automatically on a monthly or annual billing cycle. It also appears after you buy a domain name, upgrade from a free plan to a paid plan, or add a paid feature such as custom email, extra storage, or site design tools. A charge can post a few days after the order date because banks often show the settlement date instead of the checkout date. If you manage more than one site, the charge may come from the account that owns the active plan, not the site you use most often.

Typical Charge Amounts

WordPress.com charges commonly start around $4 per month for basic paid plans and can rise to about $8, $25, or $45 per month for higher tiers. Annual plans often post as one larger charge, such as about $48, $96, $300, or $540, depending on the plan and billing cycle. Domain renewals often add about $10 to $25 per year, and add-on services can increase the total by $5 to $20. Temporary card verification holds are usually $0 or $1, and they usually disappear after the payment is confirmed.

Common Variations

WORDPRESS WORDPRESS.COM WORDPRESS.COM/BILL WORDPRESS* AUTOMATTIC WORDPRESS WP.COM WP.COM/BILL AUTOMATTIC*WORDPRESS WORDPRESS.COM 877-273-3049 WORDPRESS.COM/CHARGE

Is This Charge Legitimate?

Check your WordPress.com account billing page first at https://wordpress.com/me/purchases to match the amount, date, and plan name. Review your email inbox for a receipt from WordPress.com or Automattic, because the receipt usually lists the exact product and renewal term. If you do not recognize the charge, compare the descriptor with any site you created, any domain you registered, or any trial you forgot to cancel. You can also contact WordPress.com support through https://wordpress.com/help/contact and verify whether the charge came from an active subscription.

How to Dispute or Cancel

1. Sign in to your WordPress.com account and open https://wordpress.com/me/purchases to cancel the plan or turn off auto-renew. 2. If the charge is for a domain or annual plan, check the renewal date and any refund window shown in your purchase receipt before requesting a refund. 3. Contact WordPress.com support through https://wordpress.com/help/contact if you need billing confirmation or cancellation help. 4. If the merchant cannot resolve the issue, call the phone number on the back of your card and open a bank dispute for an unauthorized digital subscription charge. 5. Save screenshots, receipts, and cancellation confirmations because your bank may ask for proof that you tried to resolve it with the merchant first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my WordPress charge show as WORDPRESS.COM/BILL?

WORDPRESS.COM/BILL usually means the payment came from an automated billing system for a WordPress.com plan, domain renewal, or add-on service. The slash-and-bill format is common on card statements when the processor posts the merchant name in a shortened form. Check https://wordpress.com/me/purchases to match the exact renewal date and product.

How do I cancel my WordPress subscription?

You cancel a WordPress.com subscription by signing in at https://wordpress.com/me/purchases, opening the active plan, and turning off auto-renew. If you bought a domain or annual plan, review the renewal date and any refund terms before you cancel. Save the cancellation confirmation email in case you need to dispute a later charge.

Why is my WordPress charge a different amount than expected?

The amount can differ because WordPress.com may bill annually instead of monthly, add tax, or include a domain renewal or paid add-on. Banks can also show the final settled amount after currency conversion or a temporary $0 to $1 card verification hold. Compare the statement amount with the receipt in your WordPress.com account to see the exact line item.

Can WordPress.com charge me after a free trial ends?

Yes, WordPress.com can charge your card after a free trial ends if auto-renew was enabled during signup. The first paid charge usually posts on the trial end date or within a few days after that date. Check your purchase history and cancel before the renewal if you do not want the subscription.

What should I do if I do not have a WordPress account?

If you do not have a WordPress.com account, first search your email for receipts from WordPress.com or Automattic and ask family members whether they used your card. Then contact WordPress.com support at https://wordpress.com/help/contact to verify the billing record. If the merchant cannot identify the charge, call your bank and start a card dispute for an unauthorized subscription.

Similar Charges

  • WORDPRESS
  • WORDPRESS.COM
  • WORDPRESS.COM/BILL
  • WORDPRESS*
  • AUTOMATTIC WORDPRESS

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