Charge Explainer
§ 01 · DESCRIPTOR

What is MSFT *MICROSOFT 365 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 subscription charge from Microsoft for Microsoft 365, their suite of productivity apps and cloud services.

Most likely: Microsoft
a software and cloud services company
Processed by: Microsoft
Microsoft bills its own subscriptions directly, so the MSFT prefix indicates Microsoft itself is the merchant — not a third-party processor.
Category
Software & Subscriptions

Doesn't look right? Things you could check:

  • Check your Microsoft accountSigning in at account.microsoft.com shows all active subscriptions and recent billing history tied to your account.
  • Look for a receipt emailMicrosoft typically sends a billing confirmation to the email address associated with the account around the charge date.
  • Identify which planMicrosoft 365 comes in personal, family, and business tiers — your account page will show exactly which plan is active and its renewal date.
WHAT THE DESCRIPTOR TELLS US

A Microsoft charge — it may be Microsoft 365, Xbox, OneDrive storage, or another Microsoft service. The name after MSFT indicates which service the charge is for.

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