The short answer
The registry records Neon Serverless Postgres Database as a possible interpretation of NEON.TECH* POSTGRES. 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 NEON.TECH* POSTGRES mean?
- NEON.TECH * POSTGRES
- Before the asterisk, "NEON.TECH" usually names the platform or parent company. After it, "POSTGRES" 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 on your bank statement listed as NEON.TECH* POSTGRES represents a monthly serverless database hosting fee charged by Neon Tech Inc. for managed cloud Postgres instances.
Unreviewed registry note: These charges appear because software developers and engineering teams utilize Neon's serverless database platform, which features instantaneous database branching and separate storage-from-compute architecture. Monthly billing covers base subscription tiers such as the Launch plan, alongside active compute unit hours, synthetic branches, and data storage volumes exceeding standard free tier quotas.
Don’t recognize it? Common scenarios
Unreviewed registry note: Unrecognized database charges often result from test projects connected to third-party hosting platforms. Checking deployment integrations helps identify the source.
- Unreviewed registry note: A software developer created a serverless Postgres instance connected to a Vercel, Retool, or custom web project.
- Unreviewed registry note: An account exceeded the free tier storage limit of 0.5 GB and upgraded to maintain database connectivity.
- Unreviewed registry note: Autoscaling compute units handled intensive data queries that increased monthly utilization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Unreviewed registry note: Configuring auto-suspend rules prevents idle instances from accumulating charges. Reviewing pricing documentation clarifies billing tiers.
Does Neon charge when the database is idle?
Unreviewed registry note: Neon compute instances automatically scale to zero when idle, stopping compute billing until new queries are executed.
How can I prevent unexpected Neon database bills?
Unreviewed registry note: Set compute autoscaling maximums in project settings and configure billing alerts in your organization preferences.
Independent reference — not affiliated with Neon Tech 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.
- Neon Plans and Pricing Documentation https://neon.tech
- CFPB: Disputing Credit Card Charges https://www.consumerfinance.gov
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