GITHUB — GitHub Bank Charge Explained

GITHUB on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for GitHub, a subscription company. GitHub is a code-hosting and collaboration platform owned by Microsoft. A recurring charge is usually a Pro, Team or Copilot subscription, billed monthly or annually, plus any usage-based amounts.

What Is the GITHUB Charge?

GITHUB is a transaction descriptor for GitHub, a subscription company.

GitHub is a code-hosting and collaboration platform owned by Microsoft. A recurring charge is usually a Pro, Team or Copilot subscription, billed monthly or annually, plus any usage-based amounts. It typically appears as GITHUB or GITHUB*<reference>.

This code appears on your bank statement because banks display a short payment reference — set by the merchant's payment processor — rather than the company's full trading name. The code GITHUB is the official identifier that GitHub registered with Visa or Mastercard.

Is the GITHUB Charge Legitimate?

A charge from this merchant may relate to a purchase, subscription, trial or another transaction. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised. It may help to check your email for a receipt, or log into your GitHub account to review recent activity.

How Do I Cancel or Dispute a GITHUB Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from GitHub by checking your email for a receipt or logging into your account on their website.
  2. Cancel your subscription: If you no longer want the service, log in to GitHub and cancel your subscription through account settings before the next billing date.
  3. Contact the merchant: If you do not recognise this entry, contact your bank or card issuer and ask them to confirm the transaction and merchant details. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised.
  4. Contact your bank: If the merchant does not resolve the issue, contact your bank or card issuer using the number on the back of your card. They can explain what options may be available and what information they need.

What Other Names Does GitHub Use on Bank Statements?

GitHub may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About GITHUB

What is GITHUB on my bank statement?

GITHUB is a bank statement transaction code for GitHub, a subscription company. GitHub is a code-hosting and collaboration platform owned by Microsoft. A recurring charge is usually a Pro, Team or Copilot subscription, billed monthly or annually, plus any usage-based amounts. It typically appears as GITHUB or GITHUB*<reference>. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Is GITHUB a scam?

A charge from this merchant may relate to a purchase, subscription, trial or another transaction. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised. It may help to check your email for a receipt, or log into your GitHub account to review recent activity.

Why is GITHUB on my bank statement?

GITHUB appears on your statement because GitHub processed a payment through their card payment provider. The code is set by their payment processor and is the official descriptor registered with Visa or Mastercard. Common reasons include a subscription renewal, a one-off purchase, or a trial period that has converted to a paid plan.

How do I cancel GITHUB?

If you do not recognise this entry, contact your bank or card issuer and ask them to confirm the transaction and merchant details. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised.

How do I get a refund for a GITHUB charge?

If you cannot resolve this with the merchant, contact your bank or card issuer. They can explain what options may be available for this type of payment and whether any time limits apply.

For more information about GitHub and all its known transaction codes, visit the GitHub merchant page.