The short answer
The registry records Cloudflare Security & CDN Subscription as a possible interpretation of CLOUDFLARE* COM. 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 CLOUDFLARE* COM mean?
- CLOUDFLARE * COM
- Before the asterisk, "CLOUDFLARE" usually names the platform or parent company. After it, "COM" 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: CLOUDFLARE* COM on your statement is a charge from Cloudflare, Inc., a web infrastructure company whose services protect and accelerate millions of websites. If you or your web developer set up a website with Cloudflare, this charge reflects your active subscription plan. The Pro plan is $20 per month per website zone, the Business plan is $200 per month, and Cloudflare Workers serverless compute has a paid tier starting at $5 per month. Cloudflare also operates a domain registrar that auto-renews domain names at wholesale registry prices, so the charge could reflect an annual domain renewal rather than a monthly plan fee.
Unreviewed registry note: The descriptor appears as CLOUDFLARE* COM, CLOUDFLARE INC, CLOUDFLARE* PRO, or CLOUDFLARE SAN FRANCISCO depending on the merchant configuration and your card network. Paid add-ons including Argo Smart Routing, dedicated SSL certificates, Load Balancing, and Cloudflare Images bill independently on the same account card. If you manage several website domains under one Cloudflare account, you may see multiple line items in a single billing cycle — one per active zone or subscription.
Unreviewed registry note: To confirm what you were billed for, log in to dash.cloudflare.com, click the profile icon, and select Billing. The invoices section shows a full breakdown by zone, add-on, and renewal date. If you do not recognize the account, check with your developer or hosting agency before disputing, as they may have configured Cloudflare services on your behalf using your card on file.
Don't recognize it? Common scenarios
- Unreviewed registry note: An annual domain name registration or renewal processed automatically via Cloudflare Registrar.
- Unreviewed registry note: A website owner activated Cloudflare Pro ($20/mo) or purchased dedicated SSL certificates.
- Unreviewed registry note: Cloudflare Workers paid tier ($5/mo) or Workers AI usage billed on the primary account card.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was my card billed for domain renewal on Cloudflare?
Unreviewed registry note: Cloudflare Registrar automatically renews domains at wholesale registry prices 30 days before expiration unless auto-renew is manually disabled.
How can I remove my payment details from Cloudflare?
Unreviewed registry note: You must first ensure there are no active paid subscriptions or registered domains on the account before removing the card in the Payment Methods section.
Dispute Rights & Fraud Prevention
Unreviewed registry note: Cloudflare, Inc. is a publicly traded company (NYSE: NET) with a clear billing portal. Before disputing CLOUDFLARE* COM with your bank, log in to dash.cloudflare.com and check whether an account tied to your email has active subscriptions or registered domains. Many cardholders forget a developer enrolled their card on a client website account.
Independent reference — not affiliated with Cloudflare, 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.
- Cloudflare Account & Billing Guide https://developers.cloudflare.com
- CFPB: Disputing Credit Card Charges https://www.consumerfinance.gov
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