What exactly is the YOUTUBEPR charge on my bank statement?

YOUTUBEPR is the abbreviated billing descriptor Google uses for YouTube Premium subscription payments. It typically appears monthly and reflects your individual or family plan fee.

Why does the charge say YOUTUBEPR instead of YouTube Premium?

Banks and card networks truncate merchant names to fit character limits. YOUTUBEPR is simply Google's shortened descriptor for YouTube Premium and is a completely normal way this charge appears.

Can I get a refund for a YOUTUBEPR charge?

Yes, Google may issue a refund for a YOUTUBEPR charge if you contact them promptly at support.google.com, especially if the subscription was activated accidentally or a trial was forgotten.

How do I cancel my YOUTUBEPR subscription?

Go to youtube.com/paid_memberships, click on your YouTube Premium plan, select 'Manage membership,' and choose 'Cancel.' Your access continues until the end of the current YOUTUBEPR billing period.

How do I stop future YOUTUBEPR charges from appearing?

Cancel your YouTube Premium subscription via your Google account before the next renewal date. You can also remove your saved payment method at payments.google.com to prevent any future YOUTUBEPR billing.

Home›Browse Charges›Streaming›YOUTUBEPR

YOUTUBEPR Charge (What It Is + Is It Legit?)

✓ Legitimate

The "YOUTUBEPR" charge is from YouTube Premium. YouTube Premium monthly subscription.

🌍 US🕐 6 min read📅 Updated May 22, 2026

YouTube Premium

YouTube Premium monthly subscription.

YOUTUBEPR

Understanding this descriptor

When YouTube Premium processes subscription payments, the billing system used by Google, YouTube's parent company, truncates the service name to fit within the character limits imposed by banking transaction systems, resulting in the shorthand "YOUTUBEPR" appearing on your statement. Google's payment infrastructure often condenses product names this way, dropping the word "Premium" and cutting off the descriptor to keep it within the standard 10-12 character field that most banks display for merchant names. If you see a recurring charge of $13.99 labeled "YOUTUBEPR," it is almost certainly your monthly YouTube Premium subscription billed through Google's payment system.

🛡️

Got a suspicious message or link?

Free

Detect scams in seconds — texts, emails, websites & more, instant results.

🛡️ Check for Scam →

✅

Recommended actions

Confirm your YouTube Premium subscription

Log into your Google account at youtube.com and navigate to your account settings to verify that you have an active YouTube Premium subscription. The YOUTUBEPR charge on your bank statement corresponds to the monthly fee for this streaming service.

Review your YouTube Premium billing details

Visit youtube.com/paid_memberships to see your YouTube Premium billing history, next renewal date, and the exact amount being charged each month. This will confirm whether the YOUTUBEPR charge matches your expected subscription cost.

Check for shared or family plan access

At youtube.com/paid_memberships, check whether you are on an individual YouTube Premium plan or a family plan, as pricing differs between the two. If someone in your household added YouTube Premium under your payment method, this would explain the YOUTUBEPR charge appearing on your statement.

Cancel YouTube Premium if no longer needed

If you no longer want to pay for YouTube Premium, go to youtube.com/paid_memberships and select the option to cancel your membership before your next billing date. Canceling will stop future YOUTUBEPR charges from appearing on your bank statement while allowing you to use the service until the end of your current billing period.

🔓

How to cancel YouTube Premium

YouTube Premium bills you Monthly. To stop future charges, cancel from your account directly.

Cancel at YouTube Premium

🛡

Is this charge fraudulent?

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

How to Verify the YOUTUBEPR Charge

1
Check your Google account subscriptions
Go to myaccount.google.com, navigate to 'Payments & subscriptions,' and look for an active YouTube Premium subscription. The billing amount and date should match the YOUTUBEPR charge on your statement.
2
Search your email for YOUTUBEPR receipts
Search your inbox for emails from 'Google Payments' or 'no-reply@accounts.google.com' referencing YouTube Premium. Google sends a receipt every time a YOUTUBEPR billing cycle processes.
3
Check household or family members
If you share payment methods, ask household members whether they signed up for YouTube Premium using your card. A YouTube Premium Family Plan manager's charge also appears as YOUTUBEPR on the billing account.
4
Review active free trials
YouTube Premium frequently offers free trials that auto-convert to paid plans. Check payments.google.com to see if a YOUTUBEPR trial recently ended and triggered a subscription charge.
5
Contact Google or your bank
If you still cannot identify the YOUTUBEPR charge, contact Google Support at support.google.com or call your bank to get the full merchant details associated with the transaction.

How to Dispute a YOUTUBEPR Charge

1
Act within 60 days of the charge
Most banks require disputes to be filed within 60 days of the YOUTUBEPR charge appearing on your statement. The sooner you act, the stronger your chargeback case will be.
2
Contact YOUTUBEPR (Google) support first
Visit support.google.com/youtubepremium and request a refund directly. Google has been known to issue refunds for accidental YOUTUBEPR charges, especially if the subscription was not actively used.
3
File a chargeback with your bank
If Google denies your refund request, contact your bank or credit card issuer and formally dispute the YOUTUBEPR charge. Provide your email receipts or lack thereof as supporting documentation.
4
Request a new card number
If you suspect your payment details were used without authorization for a YOUTUBEPR subscription, ask your bank to issue a new card number to prevent any future unauthorized YOUTUBEPR billing.