The short answer
A charge from SNYK* SECURITY SCAN corresponds to developer security scanning, open-source vulnerability testing, or Snyk Code / Container subscriptions from Snyk Limited.
Why it shows up like this
Snyk provides developer security tools that automatically scan source code, open-source dependencies (SCA), containers, and cloud infrastructure for vulnerabilities.
Descriptors include SNYK* SECURITY SCAN, SNYK LIMITED, or SNYK.IO. Charges reflect Team plan per-contributing-developer monthly licenses ($98/dev/month) or annual enterprise contracts.
Don’t recognize it? Common scenarios
- A software engineering team upgraded from the free Snyk tier for unlimited monthly security tests.
- An ongoing monthly Team plan subscription auto-billed based on active GitHub contributors.
- Snyk Container or Snyk IaC scanning modules were activated.
How to locate the invoice and cancel
- Sign in to Snyk Dashboard Go to app.snyk.io and log in with your developer account.
- Review Group Settings & Billing review to Settings > Billing to review contributing developer counts and invoices.
- Downgrade to Free Tier Click Change Plan and select Downgrade to Free to stop monthly charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a contributing developer in Snyk billing?
Snyk bills based on the unique developers who committed code to monitored repositories within the last 90 days.
Does Snyk have a free plan?
Yes, Snyk provides a Free tier offering up to 200 open-source test scans per month.
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 Snyk Limited. 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.
- Snyk Pricing and Plans https://snyk.io
- CFPB: Disputing Unrecognized Charges https://www.consumerfinance.gov
Reviewed Aug 15, 2026 · high · About UnknownCharges