Tool — receipt decoder
Decode a receipt
no uploadReceipt names and statement labels can differ. Paste receipt text to find possible matches in the descriptor reference, then inspect each match's evidence status. The tool does not access your account or predict an exact future statement line.
Receipt-to-descriptor lookup examples
These are illustrative registry lookup pairs, not a frequency ranking or predictions. Each linked entry describes its evidence status and what remains unconfirmed.
| Receipt from | Possible lookup label | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon order confirmation | AMZN MKTP US*… | Compare the order record, shipment and any grouped purchase before accepting a match. |
| Apple receipt (App Store, subscriptions) | APPLE.COM/BILL | Check purchase history and the account on the receipt, including family purchases. |
| Netflix membership email | NETFLIX.COM | Check which provider bills the membership shown in the receipt. |
| DoorDash order (any restaurant) | DD *DOORDASH | Separate a delivery order from a membership renewal in the platform account. |
| Uber ride receipt | UBER *TRIP | Compare the trip record, date and amount with the actual statement. |
| Uber Eats order | UBER *EATS | Use the platform order record to investigate the suggested lookup entry. |
| PayPal "You sent $X to…" | PAYPAL *[merchant] | Compare PayPal Activity and its funding method with the bank entry. |
| Steam purchase | STEAMGAMES.COM | Match the purchase receipt and account history before accepting this registry lead. |
| Spotify receipt | SPOTIFY USA | Use the receipt account and billing provider to check the proposed match. |
| Hulu billing email | HLU*HULU | Compare the plan and receipt details with the actual transaction. |
| OnlyFans / creator sites | FENIX INTERNET LLC | Check the listed billing provider; this example does not establish a creator-site purchase. |
Why the receipt and the statement disagree
A receipt is marketing; a statement line is plumbing. The receipt shows the brand you recognize (Chipotle, Amazon, Steam). The statement shows the descriptor registered with the payment network — the legal billing entity, a parent company, or a processor prefix like SQ * or PAYPAL *. Banks then truncate or reformat it to fit their own layout. Same purchase, two completely different-looking names. The descriptor explainer walks through the full anatomy of a statement line.
For a delivery-platform receipt, compare the platform order and restaurant information with the statement. A suggested platform entry is a lead for checking the account, rather than confirmation of the payment route or exact descriptor.
When the statement line won’t match the receipt exactly
- Tips. Check whether the receipt lists a tip or later adjustment; do not assume a fixed posting delay.
- Holds. Gas stations, hotels, and ride apps pre-authorize an amount that later settles to the receipt total.
- PayPal funding. Check PayPal Activity for the funding method. A bank-funded transfer is separate from a payment funded entirely by an existing PayPal balance; do not infer the funding route from receipt text alone.
- Processor billing. A processor or billing-provider label can differ from the receipt brand. The linked entry explains its supported interpretation; it does not establish that the merchant name will always be absent.
Receipt, statement, or neither?
- Receipt in hand? This tool — paste the email text.
- Statement in hand? The PDF statement decoder reads an entire statement PDF in your browser.
- One cryptic line? Decode a charge takes a single descriptor.
- Still stumped? Browse all descriptor entries, or report the charge so we can add it.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my receipt say one name and my bank statement another?
A statement label may differ from the receipt business name. This tool matches receipt text to registry entries with stated evidence limitations; it does not establish the exact label your issuer will display or who authorized the payment.
Is it safe to paste my receipt here?
There is no upload. The receipt text is parsed by logic running inside your browser tab and matched against a local database — no network requests are made with its contents, nothing is stored, and nothing is sent to us or to any analytics service. Card numbers and last-4 digits are never placed into links or query strings.
My receipt shows a restaurant, but I paid through DoorDash. Which one appears on my statement?
Check the platform order record and the actual statement. The decoder can suggest the DD *DOORDASH registry entry as a lookup lead, but this is not a promise of the exact spelling or proof of payment authorization.
What if the merchant isn’t in the database?
The reference contains 2,077 descriptor entries, not every merchant. For anything missing, the decoder links you to descriptor search and the report-a-charge form for further review.
Can I paste a PDF or photo of a receipt?
This tool reads pasted text from digital receipts — email order confirmations and payment receipts. For a PDF statement, use the PDF statement decoder, which also runs entirely in your browser.
A descriptor prediction is a hint, not a verified audit — the same merchant can bill under several names, and your bank controls the final formatting. Confirm the amount and date against your receipt before disputing anything. Not financial advice.