The short answer
A charge from CLOUDFLARE* R2 STORAGE represents S3-compatible zero-egress object storage, Class A write operations, or Class B read operations from Cloudflare, Inc.
Why it shows up like this
A billing descriptor showing CLOUDFLARE* R2 STORAGE indicates an invoice from Cloudflare, Inc. for Cloudflare R2 Object Storage & API Usage. R2 is an S3-compatible cloud storage system popular among developers because it eliminates egress bandwidth fees. Companies and individual engineers use it alongside services like Wasabi Cloud to host web assets and store automated database backups.
This line item appears when storage volumes or read and write operations exceed the complimentary allowance. While Cloudflare provides ten gigabytes of monthly storage at no cost, higher capacities incur per-gigabyte pricing calculated throughout the month. Billing also triggers when public web traffic or background worker pipelines generate high volumes of Class A creation calls or Class B read operations.
To review what generated the invoice, sign into dash.cloudflare.com and check the R2 Object Storage section alongside Manage Account billing invoices. If a developer on your team set up automated uploads that you no longer need, deleting the bucket contents halts future monthly fees. If nobody in your home or company maintains a Cloudflare account, contact your card issuer to dispute the unauthorized charge and block your card from further billing.
Don’t recognize it? Common scenarios
Unexpected charges often stem from automated cloud workflows or forgotten development test buckets that continue storing data after a project ends.
- An application or backup pipeline uploaded hundreds of gigabytes of media or database snapshots to an R2 bucket.
- High-volume API requests from a public web app triggered Class A or Class B operation charges.
- The account subscribed to the paid Workers tier ($5/month) which enables R2 storage.
How to locate the invoice and cancel
- Sign in to Cloudflare Dashboard Open dash.cloudflare.com and log in with your primary email.
- Review R2 Usage and Invoices Select R2 Object Storage from the left sidebar to view bucket metrics, and visit Manage Account > Billing for invoices.
- Empty and Delete Buckets Delete all files inside unneeded R2 buckets and delete the buckets to stop monthly storage billing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cloudflare R2 charge for downloading files?
Cloudflare R2 does not charge for egress bandwidth. You only pay for the volume of storage retained and API operation calls.
Why was I billed if I deleted my files mid-month?
Storage is calculated in gigabyte-months. Files stored for part of the month are billed proportionally for the days they were retained.
Dispute Rights & Fraud Prevention
If someone used your payment card without consent on Cloudflare, federal consumer protections allow you to dispute the transaction through your bank within 60 days of the statement date. Contact your financial institution to cancel the compromised card and reverse fraudulent debits.
Independent reference — not affiliated with Cloudflare, Inc.. 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.
- Cloudflare R2 Pricing and Storage Documentation https://developers.cloudflare.com
- CFPB: Disputing Unauthorized Charges https://www.consumerfinance.gov
Reviewed Aug 15, 2026 · high · About UnknownCharges