The short answer
The registry records Bitwarden Password Vault Subscription as a possible interpretation of BITWARDEN* PREMIUM. This descriptor-to-company association has not passed claim-level evidence review. Compare the exact line, amount and posted status with your own receipt or account activity; the name alone cannot confirm the merchant or whether you authorized the payment.
What do the parts of BITWARDEN* PREMIUM mean?
- BITWARDEN * PREMIUM
- Before the asterisk, "BITWARDEN" usually names the platform or parent company. After it, "PREMIUM" usually names the product, store or order. How descriptors work →
The notes below are unreviewed registry explanations, not confirmation of merchant identity, authorization or current policy. Claim-level source review is pending for this entry.
Why it shows up like this
Unreviewed registry note: A charge labelled BITWARDEN* PREMIUM on your bank or credit card statement is an annual subscription payment to Bitwarden, Inc. Bitwarden provides an open-source credential manager that secures passwords, passkeys, and sensitive personal data across browsers and mobile devices. While the company offers a robust free tier, paying customers upgrade to a Bitwarden Password Vault Subscription to access features like integrated authenticator codes (TOTP), hardware security key support, and encrypted file storage. Statement descriptors commonly appear as BITWARDEN* PREMIUM, BITWARDEN INC, or BITWARDEN.COM.
Unreviewed registry note: Because Bitwarden bills on an annual cycle, this charge often surprises cardholders who forgot they enrolled 12 months earlier. An individual Premium account costs a flat $10.00 per year, which breaks down to less than one dollar per month. If you see a higher charge of $40.00, your account is on a Bitwarden Families plan, which shares secure vault items among up to six users. The charge processes automatically on the anniversary of your original purchase date using the payment card saved in your web vault.
Don’t recognize it? You might still
- Unreviewed registry note: An annual $10 Premium plan renewed on its yearly anniversary.
- Unreviewed registry note: A $40 annual Families organization subscription auto-renewed.
- Unreviewed registry note: A business organization subscribed for employee single sign-on (SSO) integration.
What to do, in order
- Sign in to Bitwarden Web Vault Unreviewed registry note: Open vault.bitwarden.com and log in with your master password.
- Check Account Settings Unreviewed registry note: review to Settings > Subscription to view your active plan and renewal date.
Quick questions
Why is Bitwarden only $10 on my statement?
Unreviewed registry note: Bitwarden Premium is priced at $10 billed once per year, which unlocks 1GB encrypted file storage, YubiKey support, and authenticator TOTP keys.
Dispute Rights & Fraud Prevention
Unreviewed registry note: Because Bitwarden subscriptions cost as little as $10.00 per year, it is common to overlook the annual billing date. Before disputing the transaction, log in to your email accounts and search for messages from Bitwarden or vault.bitwarden.com containing your invoice and username. You can also check if a family member set up an organization vault for household password sharing.
Independent reference — not affiliated with Bitwarden, Inc.. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.
Sources and evidence
Sources may support different parts of this page. A company homepage does not establish a statement descriptor, refund policy or contact detail. Check the claim notes and your own receipt before acting.
- Bitwarden About Billing Documentation https://bitwarden.com
- FTC: Disputing Credit Card Charges https://consumer.ftc.gov
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