ソフトバンク SB Charge (What It Is + Is It Legit?)

SoftBank Japan uses the abbreviated descriptor "ソフトバンク SB" on bank statements because Japanese banking systems impose strict character limits on transaction descriptions, making full company names impractical, and SoftBank's own billing platform is configured to display its name in native Japanese script followed by the recognizable "SB" brand abbreviation the company uses across its corporate identity. The Japanese characters "ソフトバンク" are simply the katakana phonetic rendering of "SoftBank," so the descriptor is essentially the company's name written twice in two different formats rather than an unrelated code. If you see "ソフトバンク SB" on your statement, it almost certainly corresponds to your monthly SoftBank mobile or home internet bill, typically falling somewhere between ¥3,000 and ¥10,000 depending on your plan.

No, this is a legitimate charge from SoftBank Japan. However, if you did not authorize this charge or cancelled your subscription, you may be eligible for a refund.

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