The short answer
The registry records Proton Pass Encrypted Password Manager as a possible interpretation of PROTON* PASS. 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* PASS mean?
- PROTON * PASS
- Before the asterisk, "PROTON" usually names the platform or parent company. After it, "PASS" 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 appearing on your bank statement as PROTON* PASS represents an active subscription for the encrypted password manager and identity protection service operated by Proton AG. This charge is generated when you upgrade to a paid tier like Pass Plus or a family plan, enabling advanced security features beyond the basic credential vault. Much like using a standalone manager such as onepassword or securing communications with proton-mail, this subscription ensures your login credentials remain private and encrypted.
Unreviewed registry note: Billing typically recurs on an automatic monthly or annual renewal schedule based on the initial billing cycle you selected during sign-up. If you did not intentionally sign up for a paid plan, the charge often stems from an annual promotional trial rolling over into standard rates, or an additional user license added to a shared family vault. Account holders can also compare billing patterns against subscription services like 23andme-genomics or 24-hour-fitness if multiple digital receipts appear simultaneously.
Don’t recognize it? Common scenarios
Unreviewed registry note: Reviewing recent account activity helps determine whether a family member or household associate authorized the upgrade to a paid vault tier.
- Unreviewed registry note: An annual promotional subscription to Proton Pass Plus renewed at standard billing rates.
- Unreviewed registry note: A business or family plan added extra user licenses for shared vault access.
- Unreviewed registry note: A subscription purchased through the iOS App Store or Android Google Play renewed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Unreviewed registry note: Reaching out to support agents resolves duplicate charges or accidental renewals quickly.
Dispute Rights & Fraud Prevention
Unreviewed registry note: If an unrecognized transaction occurs without your authorization, submitting a formal fraud report to your financial institution protects your account.
Frequently asked questions
What can the PROTON* PASS lookup establish?
It provides a reference for this exact statement wording and the registry's recorded interpretation. It cannot establish that you authorized the payment or confirm the merchant from a name match. Inspect this entry's evidence status and compare the original transaction with your account records.
What should I ask my issuer about PROTON* PASS?
Provide the exact descriptor, amount, date and pending or posted status. Ask which transaction system was used and which merchant or originator details are available. Explain any suspected error or unauthorized payment explicitly and keep the institution's response.
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 Pass Pricing & Vault Features https://proton.me
- CFPB: Disputing Unrecognized Charges https://www.consumerfinance.gov
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