YOUTUBE.COM — YouTube Premium Bank Charge Explained

YOUTUBE.COM on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for YouTube Premium, a subscription company. 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.COM Charge?

YOUTUBE.COM is a transaction descriptor for YouTube Premium, a subscription company.

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 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 YOUTUBE.COM is the official identifier that YouTube Premium registered with Visa or Mastercard.

Is the YOUTUBE.COM Charge Legitimate?

YouTube Premium is a well-known, legitimate company. Most charges from this merchant are authorised and relate to purchases or subscriptions you signed up for. If you don't recognise the charge, check your email for a receipt or log into your YouTube Premium account to review recent activity.

How Do I Cancel or Dispute a YOUTUBE.COM 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 your subscription: If you no longer want the service, log in to YouTube Premium and cancel your subscription through account settings before the next billing date.
  3. Contact the merchant: If you do not recognise the charge, contact YouTube Premium customer support and ask for an explanation and refund.
  4. Dispute with your bank: If the merchant does not resolve the issue, call the number on the back of your card and ask to raise a chargeback on the YOUTUBE.COM transaction. Provide the transaction date and amount.
  5. Section 75 rights: If you paid by credit card and the amount was over £100, you may have additional protection under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974.

What Other Names Does YouTube Premium Use on Bank Statements?

YouTube Premium may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About YOUTUBE.COM

What is YOUTUBE.COM on my bank statement?

YOUTUBE.COM is a bank statement transaction code for YouTube Premium, a subscription company. 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.

Is YOUTUBE.COM a scam?

YouTube Premium is a well-known, legitimate company. Most charges from this merchant are authorised and relate to purchases or subscriptions you signed up for. If you don't recognise the charge, check your email for a receipt or log into your YouTube Premium account to review recent activity.

Why is YOUTUBE.COM on my bank statement?

YOUTUBE.COM appears on your statement because YouTube Premium 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 YOUTUBE.COM?

To stop YOUTUBE.COM charges from appearing on your statement, you need to cancel your YouTube Premium subscription or account. Log in to the YouTube Premium website, go to your account settings, and cancel your subscription. If you cannot find the cancellation option or do not recognise the charge, contact your bank to dispute it and block future payments.

How do I get a refund for a YOUTUBE.COM charge?

If you believe you have been charged incorrectly by YouTube Premium, first contact their customer support to request a refund. If they are unresponsive or unhelpful, contact your bank and ask to raise a chargeback. You typically have up to 120 days from the transaction date to raise a chargeback claim. For credit card purchases over £100, you may also be protected under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act.

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