Charge Explainer
§ 01 · DESCRIPTOR

What is AMAZON WEB SERVICES 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 charge appears to be from Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon's cloud computing platform.

Most likely: Amazon Web Services
a cloud computing service
Category
Cloud Computing / Software

Doesn't look right? Things you could check:

  • Check AWS billing consoleLog in to your AWS account at aws.amazon.com and check the billing dashboard for a matching invoice.
  • Search your email for a receiptAWS sends monthly billing summaries and usage alerts by email — searching your inbox for 'AWS' or 'Amazon Web Services' may surface a matching receipt.
  • Check if someone else set up an accountIf you share finances with others, it's worth checking whether a family member or colleague has an AWS account linked to your payment method.
  • Review active AWS servicesAWS offers a free tier, but certain services or usage levels do incur charges — reviewing which services are active on the account can clarify the amount.
WHAT THE DESCRIPTOR TELLS US

An Amazon charge. It may be an Amazon.com order, a Prime membership, or another Amazon service.

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    This charge appears to be a subscription fee for Amazon Music, Amazon's music streaming service.

  • AMAZON PRIME

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  • 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.

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