要約
This is a cloud computing charge from Amazon Web Services (AWS).
What is Amazon Web Services (AWS)?
AWS is Amazon's cloud computing platform, offering servers, storage, databases, and networking to businesses and developers. It is entirely separate from Amazon's retail shopping site (Amazon.com) or Amazon Prime.
If you see this charge, you or someone using your card has set up cloud infrastructure, registered a domain name, or is utilizing AWS cloud storage.
Free Tier Expiration and Unexpected Charges
The most common reason for an unexpected AWS charge is the expiration of the 'AWS Free Tier'. Many developers spin up a server (EC2 instance) or database (RDS) on the 12-month free tier and forget to terminate it.
Once the 12 months pass, or if usage exceeds the free tier limits (e.g., bandwidth overages or storage limits), AWS automatically begins billing the card on file.
How to stop AWS charges
- Log into the AWS Management Console.
- review to the 'Billing and Cost Management' dashboard to see exactly which services are incurring charges.
- Go to the specific service (like EC2) and terminate (not just stop) the active instances.
- If you no longer need the account, you can close the AWS account entirely from the Account Settings page.
Can I get a refund for accidental AWS charges?
Yes. If you accidentally left resources running, AWS Support is known to be very forgiving for first-time mistakes. Terminate the resources first, then open a support ticket explaining the situation and requesting a one-time refund.
Is this charge related to my Amazon Prime account?
No. AWS (Amazon Web Services) is for developers and cloud hosting. Amazon Prime, Amazon Music, and Amazon retail purchases will appear with different statement descriptors like AMZN PRIME or AMAZON.COM.
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検証ソース
- CFPB: Disputing Credit Card Charges https://www.consumerfinance.gov
- FTC: Fair Credit Billing Act https://consumer.ftc.gov