The short answer
The registry records Proton Drive Encrypted Cloud Storage as a possible interpretation of PROTON* DRIVE. 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 PROTON* DRIVE mean?
- PROTON * DRIVE
- Before the asterisk, "PROTON" usually names the platform or parent company. After it, "DRIVE" 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 statement entry displaying PROTON* DRIVE represents an end-to-end encrypted cloud storage subscription from Proton AG. This charge appears on your bank or credit card statement when you purchase paid storage plans, such as Proton Drive Plus or bundled privacy suites like Proton Unlimited.
Unreviewed registry note: Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, Proton AG processes payments under European privacy standards. Subscriptions bill automatically on monthly, annual, or biennial billing cycles depending on the plan selected during initial registration or subsequent account upgrades.
Don’t recognize it? Common scenarios
Unreviewed registry note: Common triggers include annual cloud storage plan renewals and upgrades from free accounts to paid privacy tiers.
- Unreviewed registry note: An annual subscription for 200 GB or 500 GB Proton Drive Plus renewed automatically.
- Unreviewed registry note: An upgrade from Proton Free to Proton Unlimited or Proton Family bundled storage across multiple accounts.
- Unreviewed registry note: A mobile in-app purchase renewed through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Frequently Asked Questions
Unreviewed registry note: Review frequently asked questions regarding Swiss payment processing and money-back guarantee policies.
Why does Proton bill from Switzerland?
Unreviewed registry note: Proton AG is headquartered in Switzerland and processes payments under Swiss privacy laws. Your bank may apply a small foreign transaction fee if your card charges international fees.
Independent reference — not affiliated with Proton AG. 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.
- Proton Drive Subscription & Pricing Guide https://proton.me
- CFPB: Disputing Recurring Subscriptions https://www.consumerfinance.gov
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