What is "YOUTUBE PREMIUM" on my bank statement?

YOUTUBE PREMIUM is a legitimate Google subscription for ad-free YouTube and offline playback.

Merchant: YouTube Premium | Category: Subscription

What Is This Charge?

A charge from YouTube Premium reflects a purchase at Google for paid YouTube features, including ad-free viewing, background play, and offline downloads. YouTube Premium launched in 2015 under Google, and it is a digital subscription service rather than a physical store with retail locations. Google does not operate YouTube Premium as a storefront, so the merchant count is best understood as a global online service with millions of subscribers rather than a chain of stores. This charge is legitimate when it matches a YouTube or Google account that enrolled in a monthly or annual plan.

Why Does This Charge Appear on My Statement?

This charge appears when a YouTube or Google account starts a paid plan, renews a monthly subscription, or converts from a free trial to a paid membership. It can also appear if a family manager added a member to a YouTube Premium family plan, because the billing goes to the account that manages the subscription. A charge may show up after a Google Play purchase if YouTube Premium was bought through the Play Store on Android. If the amount looks unfamiliar, the most common cause is that the subscription is tied to a different Google account than the one you usually use.

Typical Charge Amounts

YouTube Premium commonly bills at $13.99 per month for an individual plan in the United States, and YouTube Premium Family is commonly $22.99 per month. YouTube Premium Student is commonly $7.99 per month, and taxes can add a small extra amount depending on the state or country. A free trial usually bills $0.00 at signup and then converts to the full monthly price on the renewal date. Google may also place a temporary authorization hold of $1.00 or a similar small amount when you add or update a payment method.

Common Variations

YOUTUBE PREMIUM YOUTUBE*PREMIUM GOOGLE*YOUTUBE PREMIUM GOOGLE YOUTUBE PREMIUM YOUTUBE-MUSIC PREMIUM GOOGLE*YOUTUBE GOOGLE*YOUTUBE SUBSCRIPTION YOUTUBE PREMIUM 650-253-0000 YOUTUBE PREMIUM GOOGLE.COM/BILL

Is This Charge Legitimate?

Check your Google account billing history at https://myaccount.google.com/billing and look for a matching YouTube Premium subscription. Open the YouTube app, tap your profile icon, and review Purchases and memberships to confirm whether Premium is active on that account. If the charge came from Google Play, open the Play Store app and check Subscriptions for the same billing date and amount. If you still do not recognize the charge, call Google support at 1-855-836-3987 and ask for the exact account tied to the descriptor.

How to Dispute or Cancel

1. Cancel the subscription in the YouTube app by going to Settings, Purchases and memberships, then Memberships, and selecting Cancel membership. 2. If the charge is from Google Play, open the Play Store, tap your profile, choose Payments and subscriptions, then Subscriptions, and cancel there. 3. Review Google’s refund options at https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6307365, because digital subscriptions usually do not qualify for a standard return after the billing period starts. 4. If the charge is unauthorized, contact your bank or card issuer immediately and file a dispute while you also secure your Google account with a new password and 2-step verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my YouTube Premium charge show as GOOGLE*YOUTUBE PREMIUM?

Google often processes YouTube Premium billing through its payment system, so the statement descriptor can include GOOGLE*YOUTUBE PREMIUM instead of only YOUTUBE PREMIUM. This usually means the subscription is valid and tied to a Google account, a YouTube app membership, or a Google Play purchase.

How do I cancel my YouTube Premium subscription?

Open the YouTube app, tap your profile picture, go to Purchases and memberships, and select Cancel membership. If you subscribed through Google Play, you can also cancel in the Play Store under Payments and subscriptions, then Subscriptions.

Why is my YouTube Premium charge a different amount than expected?

The amount can differ because of taxes, a student or family plan change, a free-trial conversion, or a temporary authorization hold. If you see a small test charge like $1.00, that is usually a card verification hold and not the final subscription price.

Can YouTube Premium charges come from a family plan?

Yes, YouTube Premium Family charges are billed to the family manager’s payment method, not to each member individually. If someone in your household started a family plan, the statement may still show only the Google or YouTube descriptor.

Where can I verify a YouTube Premium charge online?

You can verify the charge in Google Account billing at https://myaccount.google.com/billing and in the YouTube app under Purchases and memberships. Matching the exact date, amount, and Google account usually confirms whether the charge is legitimate.

Similar Charges

  • YOUTUBE PREMIUM
  • YOUTUBE*PREMIUM
  • GOOGLE*YOUTUBE PREMIUM
  • GOOGLE YOUTUBE PREMIUM
  • YOUTUBE-MUSIC PREMIUM

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