Google vs Microsoft

Google and Microsoft are both in the Software category. Google appears on bank statements in more ways (30 variations).

Detailed Comparison

AspectGoogleMicrosoft
Number of statement variations30 codes21 codes
CategorySoftwareSoftware
Typical code formatasterisk separator, hash identifiers, numeric codes, avg 34 charsasterisk separator, hash identifiers, numeric codes, avg 43 chars
Location in codeOften includedOften included
Average code length34 characters43 characters
Websitegoogle.commicrosoft.com

Sample Bank Statement Codes

Google

  • CHECKCARD 07/06 GOOGLE ADSXXXXX78152 MOUNTAIN VIEW CA
  • GOOGLE *ADS8883506221
  • GOOGLE *CHROME TEMP cc@google.co IE
  • GOOGLE *CHROME TEMP cc@google.co US
  • GOOGLE *CHROME TEMP g.co/helppay GB
View all 30 codes

Microsoft

  • GOOGLE MICROSOFT EXCE BARANGAROO
  • HDXCDLKC3ECMDEN REDMOND WA
  • HDXCDLKC3ECMDEN REDMOND, WA 98052
  • MICROSOFT YEARLY PLAN RICHFIELD MN
  • MICROSOFT#G039182265 MSBILL.INFO AUS
View all 21 codes

Interesting Similarities

  • Both may use "GOO*" prefix format
  • Both use asterisk (*) separators in codes
  • Both often include location information in codes
  • Both use numeric transaction/store identifiers

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