The short answer
The registry records Kinde as a possible interpretation of KINDE CHARGE. 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.
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 am I being charged by Kinde?
Unreviewed registry note: A charge appearing on your bank statement as KINDE CHARGE or KINDE-AUTH originates from Kinde, a modern authentication and user management platform utilized by developers and digital product teams. When you subscribe to their developer tiers, manage user identity infrastructure, or scale authentication services beyond free limits, your card is billed automatically on a recurring monthly cycle.
Unreviewed registry note: This billing entry usually surfaces because an active subscription remains tied to your account or a test project exceeded free tier thresholds. Many development teams create test environments, deploy applications, and later forget to downgrade or close the workspace, allowing recurring subscription fees to accumulate month after month without active usage.
- Log in Unreviewed registry note: Sign in to your Kinde account dashboard.
How to stop Kinde billing
Unreviewed registry note: To prevent future charges, you must terminate all active resources and downgrade to a free plan if available. Simply logging out without deleting resources might still leave some active bills pending in the background.
Unreviewed registry note: Use the billing page to pinpoint where your money is being spent. Once all paid services are removed, your next invoice should be zero. Verify your payment methods to ensure no unexpected fees occur.
What happens if I delete my account?
Unreviewed registry note: Deleting the account stops new usage, but you may still be responsible for charges incurred prior to the deletion date.
Is there a free tier available?
Unreviewed registry note: Many providers offer a free tier, but only for specific services within strict usage limits. Check the pricing page.
Independent reference — not affiliated with Kinde. 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.
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau https://www.consumerfinance.gov/
- Federal Trade Commission https://www.ftc.gov/
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