Charge Explainer
§ 01 · DESCRIPTOR

What is GOOGLE *GSUITE 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 recurring charge for Google Workspace (formerly G Suite), Google's suite of business productivity tools including Gmail, Drive, Docs, and Meet.

Most likely: Google Workspace (G Suite)
a business software subscription
Processed by: Google
Google bills directly for its own services under the GOOGLE * prefix. In this case the charge is for a Google-owned subscription, not a third-party app.
Category
Software & Subscriptions

Doesn't look right? Things you could check:

  • Check your Google Workspace account — Signing in at admin.google.com or myaccount.google.com may show the active subscription plan and billing history associated with this charge.
  • Look for a receipt email — Google typically sends a billing receipt to the account's administrator email address each billing cycle.
  • Identify which account is billed — If you have multiple Google accounts, the charge could be tied to a personal or business account — checking each account's subscription settings can clarify which one.
WHAT THE DESCRIPTOR TELLS US

GOOGLE charges are billed by Google for purchases made through Google services — Google Play apps, YouTube subscriptions, Google storage, and more. The name after GOOGLE is the app or service the charge is for. After the GOOGLE prefix the descriptor reads “GSUITE” — that leftover text is the most likely seller.

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  • GOOGLE *YOUTUBEPREMIUM

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  • GOOGLE *YOUTUBETV

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