YOUTUBE — YouTube Premium Bank Charge Explained

YOUTUBE on your bank statement may relate to YouTube Premium, which is listed in the Subscription category. YouTube Premium removes ads and adds background play, offline downloads and YouTube Music. A recurring charge is your monthly or annual plan, with individual, family and student tiers available.

What Is the YOUTUBE Charge?

YOUTUBE may relate to YouTube Premium, which is listed in the Subscription category.

YouTube Premium removes ads and adds background play, offline downloads and YouTube Music. A recurring charge is your monthly or annual plan, with individual, family and student tiers available. It is billed by Google, so it usually appears as GOOGLE *YOUTUBEPREMIUM on your statement.

YOUTUBE is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How Do I Cancel a YOUTUBE Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from YouTube Premium by checking your email for a receipt or logging into your account on their website.
  2. Cancel a recurring payment: If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your YouTube Premium account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date.
  3. Contact the merchant: If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact YouTube Premium directly using the details on this page.
  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 YouTube Premium Use on Bank Statements?

YouTube Premium may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About YOUTUBE

What is YOUTUBE on my bank statement?

YOUTUBE is a bank statement transaction code that may relate to YouTube Premium, which is listed in the Subscription category. YouTube Premium removes ads and adds background play, offline downloads and YouTube Music. A recurring charge is your monthly or annual plan, with individual, family and student tiers available. It is billed by Google, so it usually appears as GOOGLE *YOUTUBEPREMIUM on your statement. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Why is YOUTUBE on my bank statement?

YOUTUBE is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How do I cancel YOUTUBE?

If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your YouTube Premium account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date. If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact YouTube Premium directly using the details on this page. 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.

Related charges

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