The short answer
The registry records Cognosphere / HoYoverse Genshin Impact Genesis Crystals & Welkin Pass as a possible interpretation of COGNOSPHERE *GENSHIN. 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 COGNOSPHERE *GENSHIN mean?
- COGNOSPHERE * GENSHIN
- Before the asterisk, "COGNOSPHERE" usually names the platform or parent company. After it, "GENSHIN" 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 Cognosphere Billed Your Account
Unreviewed registry note: When COGNOSPHERE *GENSHIN appears on your bank or credit card statement, it indicates an authorized in-game microtransaction purchase from COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD., the international publishing subsidiary for HoYoverse (miHoYo). Players make these payments to acquire virtual currency and special subscription items within the open-world action role-playing game Genshin Impact.
Unreviewed registry note: Common purchase triggers include buying Genesis Crystals, acquiring the monthly Blessing of the Welkin Moon subscription pass, or upgrading to the seasonal Gnostic Hymn battle pass. Transactions also occur when players make microtransactions through the official web shop, Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or PlayStation Store on gaming consoles.
- Unreviewed registry note: Monthly purchase of the Blessing of the Welkin Moon daily login reward pass ($4.99)
- Unreviewed registry note: Genesis Crystals pack purchase ($0.99, $4.99, $14.99, $29.99, $49.99, or $99.99)
- Unreviewed registry note: Purchase of the seasonal Gnostic Hymn or Gnostic Chorus Battle Pass upgrade
- Unreviewed registry note: Authorized mobile or PC gacha gaming purchase made by a family member
- Unreviewed registry note: Check whether anyone in your household plays Genshin Impact on PC, PlayStation, iOS, or Android.
- Unreviewed registry note: Open the Paimon menu in Genshin Impact, go to Feedback or History to view transaction logs.
- Unreviewed registry note: Check your email inbox for order confirmations sent from [email protected] or platform stores.
Why is the merchant located in Singapore?
Unreviewed registry note: COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD. is the international publishing subsidiary of miHoYo based in Singapore to handle global payments.
Independent reference — not affiliated with COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.. 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.
- Genshin Impact Official Website https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/
- HoYoverse Payment Terms and Support https://www.hoyoverse.com/en-us/terms
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