About Netlify
Netlify is a cloud platform based in San Francisco, CA, focused on building, deploying, and hosting modern web applications and static sites. It combines Git-based CI/CD, automated builds, global edge hosting (CDN), serverless functions, edge functions, and built‑in tools like form handling and analytics. Netlify is used by individual developers, agencies, and companies of all sizes to deploy sites directly from Git providers like GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket with minimal DevOps overhead.
A Netlify charge on your bank or card statement usually appears after you upgrade from the free Starter tier to a paid plan (such as Pro or Business), add team members, or purchase usage‑based add‑ons (extra bandwidth, build minutes, serverless function usage, or Netlify Analytics). You may also see charges linked to a free trial converting to a paid plan, renewing a monthly or annual subscription, or overages beyond your included usage limits. In some cases, you might notice a small temporary authorization when you first add or update a card, which is used to verify the payment method and then released.
If you’re unsure about a Netlify charge, start by logging into your account at app.netlify.com and checking your **Billing** or **Team** settings for invoices, plan details, and usage history. Compare the invoice date and amount with the charge on your statement, and review any recent plan upgrades, added team members, or spikes in bandwidth/build usage. For help, visit support.netlify.com or community.netlify.com, or submit a ticket through your Netlify dashboard if you’re on a paid plan. If you still can’t identify the charge, you can revoke access tokens, remove stored payment methods, and contact Netlify Support with the last 4 digits of the card, charge date, and amount so they can look up the transaction and help resolve billing issues, refunds, or cancellations.