What is the DISCORD* charge?

What is the Discord charge?

The statement descriptor DISCORD* represents an online billing transaction from Discord Inc., the software company behind the popular voice and text messaging network. Discord offers free communication servers for communities and friends, but provides premium paid upgrades through Nitro memberships and server boost perks. When a payment card is billed under this descriptor, it corresponds to an active digital service or recurring subscription on the platform.

Unrecognized charges commonly stem from auto-renewing subscriptions that cardholders forgot to cancel before the billing cycle ended. A charge of $2.99 typically reflects Nitro Basic, while $9.99 represents a standard monthly Nitro membership. If you have children or family members who play online computer games, they may have linked your card to purchase custom server banners or gifted subscriptions to other users without your prior knowledge.

To inspect or cancel an active Discord charge, open the application, click the gear icon to view User Settings, and select the Subscriptions menu. If the charge appears as APPLE*DISCORD or GOOGLE*DISCORD, the membership was purchased through a mobile app store and must be managed through your Apple or Google Play account. You can request a refund directly through Discord support within five days of the transaction date.

Important Warning: Bank Disputes

Discord explicitly advises that you contact their billing team before filing a dispute or chargeback with your bank.

Filing a chargeback directly with your bank can lead to your Discord account being automatically suspended while the investigation takes place.

1. Step 1 Check your Discord account's User Settings > Subscriptions to see if there is an active plan.
2. Step 2 If you cannot identify the charge, submit a support request to Discord under 'Billing Issue' before contacting your bank.

Dispute Rights & Fraud Prevention

Contact Discord support before initiating a chargeback through your credit card company, as filing an unauthorized dispute automatically suspends the linked Discord account.

If your payment card was stolen and used by an unknown third party, notify your card issuer to block the card and open a fraud investigation under Fair Credit Billing Act protections.

Frequently asked questions

Verified sources

Every claim on this page is checked against official sources — open them to confirm before you call your bank.

• Discord Billing Support https://support.discord.com
• Discord Nitro Page https://discord.com