The short answer
A WASABI* CLOUD STORAGE charge is a monthly hot cloud storage invoice from Wasabi Technologies LLC for S3-compatible cloud data storage.
Why it shows up like this
Wasabi provides cloud object storage without egress or API request fees. The descriptor on credit cards appears as WASABI* CLOUD STORAGE, WASABI TECH, or WASABI TECHNOLOGIES.
Pricing is a flat rate per terabyte per month ($5.99/TB/mo) with a minimum storage policy of 1 TB ($5.99/month minimum).
Don’t recognize it? Common scenarios
- A business NAS backup system (Synology, QNAP, Veeam) was configured to sync backups to Wasabi.
- An IT admin created a backup bucket that incurs the monthly $5.99 minimum storage charge.
- Surveillance video or media archives are stored in Wasabi buckets.
How to locate the invoice and cancel
- Log in to Wasabi Console Open console.wasabisys.com and sign in to your administrator account.
- Check Invoices and Storage review to Billing > Invoices to view itemized active bucket storage.
- Empty and Delete Buckets Delete all stored objects and buckets, then close the account in Account Settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why am I billed $5.99 even though I only stored a few gigabytes?
Wasabi has a minimum active storage policy of 1 TB ($5.99/month). Accounts storing less than 1 TB are billed the base minimum charge.
Does Wasabi have a minimum retention period for deleted files?
Yes. Wasabi applies a 30-day or 90-day minimum retention policy depending on the account configuration; early deleted data is billed for the remainder of the retention period.
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 Wasabi Technologies 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.
- Wasabi Billing Overview Documentation https://docs.wasabi.com
- FTC: Disputing Credit Card Charges https://consumer.ftc.gov
Reviewed Aug 15, 2026 · high · About UnknownCharges