GODADDY — GoDaddy Bank Charge Explained

GODADDY on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for GoDaddy, a subscription company. GoDaddy is a domain registrar and web-hosting provider, also offering email and website tools. Charges can be one-off domain registrations or recurring hosting and email subscriptions that auto-renew, sometimes annually.

What Is the GODADDY Charge?

GODADDY is a transaction descriptor for GoDaddy, a subscription company.

GoDaddy is a domain registrar and web-hosting provider, also offering email and website tools. Charges can be one-off domain registrations or recurring hosting and email subscriptions that auto-renew, sometimes annually. They typically appear as GODADDY on your statement.

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 GODADDY is the official identifier that GoDaddy registered with Visa or Mastercard.

Is the GODADDY 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 GoDaddy account to review recent activity.

How Do I Cancel or Dispute a GODADDY Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from GoDaddy 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 GoDaddy 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 GoDaddy Use on Bank Statements?

GoDaddy may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About GODADDY

What is GODADDY on my bank statement?

GODADDY is a bank statement transaction code for GoDaddy, a subscription company. GoDaddy is a domain registrar and web-hosting provider, also offering email and website tools. Charges can be one-off domain registrations or recurring hosting and email subscriptions that auto-renew, sometimes annually. They typically appear as GODADDY on your statement. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Is GODADDY 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 GoDaddy account to review recent activity.

Why is GODADDY on my bank statement?

GODADDY appears on your statement because GoDaddy 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 GODADDY?

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 GODADDY 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 GoDaddy and all its known transaction codes, visit the GoDaddy merchant page.