The short answer
A PORKBUN* DOMAIN charge is an ICANN-accredited domain registration, renewal, SSL certificate, or DNS hosting fee from Porkbun LLC.
Why it shows up like this
Porkbun is an ICANN-accredited domain name registrar providing wholesale domain pricing, WHOIS privacy, and web hosting. Statements read PORKBUN* DOMAIN, PORKBUN LLC, or PORKBUN.COM.
Charges reflect annual domain registrations and auto-renewals ($10.30/year for .com, $11.00-$35.00/year for other TLDs) and optional email mailboxes.
Don’t recognize it? You might still
- An annual domain name registration auto-renewed 30 days prior to expiration.
- A business domain email mailbox ($24/year) renewed on your credit card.
- A developer or tech enthusiast registered a new website domain name.
What to do, in order
- Sign in to Porkbun Account Open porkbun.com/account and log in with your username and password.
- Inspect Domain Management Go to Domain Management to view your registered domain names and expiration dates.
- Toggle Auto-Renew Click the Auto-Renew toggle switch next to any domain to disable future renewals.
Quick questions
Can I get a refund on a renewed domain name at Porkbun?
ICANN and registry rules allow domain renewal refunds within a 5-day grace period from the auto-renewal date upon contacting [email protected].
Does Porkbun charge extra for WHOIS privacy?
No. WHOIS privacy and Let's Encrypt SSL certificates are included for free with all domain registrations at Porkbun.
Dispute Rights & Fraud Prevention
If you suspect this charge is unauthorized or incorrect, federal regulations protect your payment card.
Review your recent statements carefully and notify your financial institution within 60 days of the statement date.
What should I do if I do not recognize this charge?
First check with household or team members who have permission to use your account. If the transaction was not authorized by anyone on your card, contact your bank or card issuer immediately to report it. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA), you have 60 days from the statement date to dispute unauthorized credit card charges.
How long does a billing dispute take to resolve?
Under federal rules, your bank must acknowledge your written inquiry within 30 days and resolve the dispute within two billing cycles (up to 90 days). The bank typically issues a provisional credit while they investigate.
Independent reference — not affiliated with Porkbun LLC. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.
Verified sources
Every claim on this page is checked against official sources — open them to confirm before you call your bank.
- Porkbun Billing Knowledge Base https://kb.porkbun.com
- FTC: Disputing Credit Card Charges https://consumer.ftc.gov
Reviewed Aug 15, 2026 · high · About UnknownCharges