The short answer
The registry records Stytch Authentication Platform as a possible interpretation of STYTCH* AUTH. 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 STYTCH* AUTH mean?
- STYTCH * AUTH
- Before the asterisk, "STYTCH" usually names the platform or parent company. After it, "AUTH" 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: When the billing descriptor `STYTCH* AUTH` appears on your business bank account or corporate credit card statement, it represents developer API and passwordless authentication infrastructure fees charged by `Stytch, Inc.` for the `Stytch Authentication Platform`. This advanced security technology enables software companies to integrate passkeys, biometrics, and multi-tenant authentication into their web applications.
Unreviewed registry note: This charge appears on your corporate bank statement because your software engineering team upgraded to a paid Pro developer tier, or because active user volumes exceeded the monthly free tier thresholds. Stytch bills automatically each month based on successful Monthly Active Users and SMS verification delivery usage metrics recorded across your production environments.
Don’t recognize it? Common scenarios
- Unreviewed registry note: A business built custom login workflows using Stytch's passwordless SDKs.
- Unreviewed registry note: An evaluation project upgraded to the Pro tier for custom email domains and higher API rate limits.
- Unreviewed registry note: Active user volume exceeded the free tier threshold.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Stytch charge for failed authentication attempts?
Unreviewed registry note: Stytch bills based on unique Monthly Active Users (MAUs) who successfully authenticate rather than individual failed login attempts.
How can I obtain a receipt for tax purposes from Stytch?
Unreviewed registry note: Download full PDF invoices containing your billing address and tax identification in the Stytch Billing console.
Independent reference — not affiliated with Stytch, Inc.. 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.
- Stytch Billing FAQ Documentation https://stytch.com
- FTC: Disputing Credit Card Charges https://consumer.ftc.gov
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