Statement Descriptor Analysis Tool
Identify an unknown credit card charge from the statement descriptor
Enter the exact text from your statement to identify likely merchants, understand why the charge appeared, and review safe next steps. We do not ask for full card numbers or banking login credentials.
- No login required
- Privacy-first
- Fast results
This tool uses statement descriptor text only. We do not request full card numbers, bank account credentials, or personal identification.
Search statement descriptor
Enter the descriptor exactly as shown on your statement, for example: AMZN Mktp US or PP*ServiceName.
Why start here
This lookup is designed for the moment when a statement line looks unfamiliar and you need a fast, low-risk way to get oriented before escalating.
- Use the exact descriptor text, not your full card details.
- Compare likely merchant matches and context clues.
- Decide whether to verify, cancel, or contact your issuer.
How it works
- Enter the exact descriptor text from your statement.
- Review likely merchant matches with context clues.
- Use recommended next steps to verify, resolve, or escalate.
What you will get
- Likely merchant details and category context.
- Confidence indicators so uncertain matches are clear.
- Neutral next steps for confirmation, cancellation, or dispute.
Need deeper help? Read the charge dispute guide or our FAQ.
Trust and privacy note
This lookup is designed for statement descriptor checks and does not require account login or full card numbers. If a charge is urgent or clearly fraudulent, contact your issuer immediately.
When to contact your issuer immediately
- The charge is clearly unauthorized or tied to a compromised card.
- You see multiple unfamiliar transactions in a short period.
- A merchant cannot verify the charge or billing continues after cancellation.
Common questions
Do I need to create an account to search a charge?
No. You can search using statement descriptor text only and no login is required.
What information should I enter?
Use the exact descriptor text shown on your statement. Amount and date can help with manual verification after results.
Does this replace contacting my bank for fraud?
No. If a charge is urgent or looks fraudulent, contact your card issuer immediately.
You can also browse related help articles in our charge education center.