The short answer
The registry records Phrase Localization Platform Subscription as a possible interpretation of PHRASE* TRANSLATION. 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 PHRASE* TRANSLATION mean?
- PHRASE * TRANSLATION
- Before the asterisk, "PHRASE" usually names the platform or parent company. After it, "TRANSLATION" 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 from PHRASE* TRANSLATION corresponds to the Phrase Localization Platform, Phrase Strings software translation, or Phrase TMS provided by Memsource a.s. / Phrase. Software development teams, localization professionals, and global enterprises rely on these advanced translation management systems to translate mobile applications, websites, and digital software repositories efficiently across multiple languages.
Unreviewed registry note: Billing descriptors appear as PHRASE* TRANSLATION, PHRASE.COM, or MEMSOURCE. Charges reflect monthly or annual user seat licenses and hosted string translation volumes. Organizations encounter these recurring transactions when enterprise subscription agreements auto-renew or when additional localization user seats are provisioned within the workspace console.
Don’t recognize it? Common scenarios
Unreviewed registry note: If you do not recognize this charge immediately, check with your company's software development or localization departments to see if engineers integrated Phrase Strings into an active project repository.
- Unreviewed registry note: A product engineering team integrated Phrase Strings into a web or mobile app repository.
- Unreviewed registry note: An annual Phrase Localization Suite enterprise agreement auto-renewed.
- Unreviewed registry note: Phrase Language AI machine translation credits were consumed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Unreviewed registry note: Reviewing your company's software tooling inventory helps clarify whether active localization subscriptions are currently utilized by your engineering staff.
What is Phrase Strings vs Phrase TMS?
Unreviewed registry note: Phrase Strings specializes in software developer string translation and GitHub integration, while Phrase TMS is designed for enterprise document translation.
Dispute Rights & Fraud Prevention
Unreviewed registry note: If you suspect unauthorized billing activity on your corporate card, contact your financial institution immediately to report the transaction and request a temporary card block.
Independent reference — not affiliated with Phrase (Memsource a.s.). 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.
- Phrase Localization Platform Pricing https://phrase.com
- CFPB: Disputing Unrecognized Charges https://www.consumerfinance.gov
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