Charge Explainer
§ 01 · DESCRIPTOR

What is SP* MAPLE GOODS SAN FRANCISCO CA on your bank statement?

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

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This appears to be a purchase from an online or local store called Maple Goods, based in San Francisco, CA, processed through Shopify.

Most likely: Maple Goods
a retail goods store · San Francisco, CA
Processed by: Shopify
The 'SP*' prefix indicates this charge was processed through Shopify, a platform that independent merchants use to run their online or in-person stores. Shopify is not the seller — Maple Goods is the business you transacted with.
Category
Retail Shopping

Doesn't look right? Things you could check:

  • Search your email — A receipt or order confirmation from Maple Goods may be in your inbox around the date of the charge.
  • Look up the merchant — Searching 'Maple Goods San Francisco' online may help confirm whether this is a store you recognize or have visited.
  • Check your order history — If you shop online frequently, reviewing recent orders on any accounts you have could help match this charge to a specific purchase.
  • Review the charge amount — Knowing the exact dollar amount may help you recall the transaction, especially if it matches a recent in-store or online purchase.
WHAT THE DESCRIPTOR TELLS US

SP* charges come from independent online stores that use Shopify to sell goods and process payments. The name after SP* is the store you bought from, not Shopify itself. After the SP* prefix the descriptor reads “MAPLE GOODS” — that leftover text is the most likely seller. It also carries a location — SAN FRANCISCO CA — which usually marks where the purchase happened.

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