Charge Explainer
§ 01 · DESCRIPTOR

What is ADBL XX1234567 on your bank statement?

Here's what this charge most likely is, grounded in our prefix dictionary and what the descriptor itself contains.

High confidence

This appears to be a charge from Audible, Amazon's audiobook and audio-entertainment subscription service.

Most likely: Audible (Amazon)
an audiobook subscription service
Processed by: Audible
ADBL is Audible's own billing identifier. Because Audible is a direct subscription service (not a passthrough processor), this charge comes from Audible itself, not a third party. The alphanumeric code following it (XX1234567) is likely an internal transaction or account reference number.
Category
Entertainment / Audiobooks

Doesn't look right? Things you could check:

  • Check your Audible account — Logging into audible.com and checking your purchase or membership history can confirm what this charge covers.
  • Search your email for a receipt — Amazon sends email receipts for Audible charges — searching your inbox for 'Audible' may surface a matching receipt.
  • Review your membership plan — If you have an Audible membership, the charge may be a recurring monthly or annual membership fee rather than a one-time purchase.
  • Check Amazon subscriptions — Audible accounts are linked to Amazon — checking your Amazon account's 'Memberships & Subscriptions' section may show your current Audible plan status.
WHAT THE DESCRIPTOR TELLS US

An Audible charge — Amazon's audiobook service. It may be a monthly membership or a one-time audiobook purchase.

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RELATED DESCRIPTORS
  • ADBL*AUDIOBOOK PURCHASE

    This appears to be a charge from Audible for a one-time audiobook purchase.

  • ADBL*MEMBERSHIP

    This appears to be a recurring membership charge from Audible, Amazon's audiobook subscription service.

  • ACH WEB PYMT BILLPAY

    This appears to be an electronic bill payment made through your bank's online bill pay service via the ACH network.

  • ADOBE *ACROPRO SUBS

    This appears to be a recurring subscription charge from Adobe for Acrobat Pro.

The ADBL prefix has its own page: What does ADBL mean on a statement?