Charge Explainer
§ 01 · DESCRIPTOR

What is GITHUB INC 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 GitHub, a Microsoft-owned platform for software development, likely for a paid plan such as GitHub Pro, Team, or GitHub Copilot.

Most likely: GitHub
a software development platform and subscription service
Processed by: GitHub
GitHub bills its own subscriptions directly, so no third-party payment processor is involved. The charge comes straight from GitHub, Inc., which is owned by Microsoft.
Category
Software & Developer Tools

Doesn't look right? Things you could check:

  • Check GitHub billing settingsLogging into github.com and visiting your billing settings will show your current plan and any recent charges.
  • Look for a GitHub receipt emailGitHub sends email receipts for subscription charges, so your inbox may have a matching invoice.
  • Check for shared or organizational accountsIf multiple people in your household or organization use GitHub, one of them may have set up a paid plan under a shared payment method.
  • Review GitHub's plan pricingGitHub offers several paid tiers (Pro, Team, Enterprise, Copilot) — reviewing github.com/pricing can help identify which plan matches the amount charged.
WHAT THE DESCRIPTOR TELLS US

A GitHub charge, typically for a paid plan, GitHub Copilot, or other developer-tool subscription billed by GitHub.

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  • GITHUB *PRO

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