What is GOOGLE *YOUTUBE on my credit card statement?

This is a charge from Google for YouTube Premium, a subscription that removes ads from YouTube videos and includes YouTube Music.

Full Name & What It Is

The charge looks like this on your statement because you're paying for a YouTube Premium membership through Google's billing system. YouTube Premium costs $13.99/month for an Individual plan, or $139.99/year. There's also a Family plan for $22.99/month (up to 5 members), and a Student plan at $7.99/month. The most common reason people see this charge is the "free trial trap" — you signed up for a 1-month or 3-month free trial, didn't cancel before it ended, and got charged. It doesn't matter if you didn't watch a single video that month; the system just sees an active subscription and takes the money.

Merchant Code: GOOGLE *YOUTUBE

Company: Google LLC

Service: YouTube Premium Subscription

Common Scenarios

1. Free Trial Expired

You signed up for a free trial so you could download movies for a long flight and forgot to hit cancel when you landed.

2. Family Member Signed Up

Your teenager clicked "Get Premium" on their phone while logged into your Google account to stop seeing ads on gaming channels.

3. Gym or Commute Listening

You wanted to listen to a playlist at the gym without commercials interrupting and signed up for the individual plan.

4. Smart TV Family Plan

You share a YouTube account on your smart TV, and a family member accepted a promotional offer that finally expired.

Is This a Scam?

✅ Legitimate charge from Google.

Honestly, most of these are fine. It's almost always a legitimate charge for a service you or someone in your house signed up for. Don't panic yet — search your email for "YouTube Premium" or "Google Receipt." Check your YouTube account: tap your profile picture → "Purchases and memberships." If it says "Member," you've found it. Also check with family members who share your devices. If you've checked everything and still don't see an active account, someone might have used your card on their own Google account.

Customer Service

Phone:

1-855-836-3987

Google Support

Website:

payments.google.com

Sign in → Subscriptions tab

Reddit User Discussions

"I spent an hour looking for this charge and it turns out my 7-year-old clicked the 'no ads' button on his iPad."

— u/TechSupportGuy

"Check your other Gmail accounts. I had a trial running on an old college email I hadn't checked in six months."

— u/SubSlayer88

"I didn't realize YouTube Music and YouTube Premium were the same bill. I thought I was being double charged but it's just one subscription."

— u/MusicLoverVibes

How to Get a Refund

Step 1. Log into the Google account linked to the charge and go to "Purchases and memberships."

Step 2. Click on the active YouTube Premium membership and select the option to cancel the subscription immediately.

Step 3. Go to support.google.com/youtube and fill out the refund request form.

Step 4. Wait for a confirmation email and check your bank account after 3 to 5 business days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Google charging me $13.99 for YouTube?

This is the standard monthly price for a YouTube Premium Individual plan. It usually means a free trial ended or your monthly subscription renewed automatically.

How do I stop the GOOGLE *YOUTUBE charge?

Go to your YouTube app or website, click your profile icon, and go to Purchases and memberships. From there, you can cancel the subscription so you aren't charged again.

Can I get my money back for a YouTube charge I didn't want?

Yes, Google often gives refunds if you haven't used the Premium features much during the billing period. Submit a formal request through their support website to start the process.