Descriptor variant decoded

06/20 MSFT * $16.99

What this variant means

Microsoft's alternate processor token.

MSBILL.INFO and MICROSOFT* charges cover Microsoft 365, Xbox Game Pass, OneDrive storage, and Microsoft Store purchases. Game Pass on a family member's console is the most common surprise.

Why it shows up like this

Microsoft consolidates billing across Office, Xbox, and cloud services under generic descriptors. A console in the living room with a saved card is effectively a vending machine for Game Pass renewals and in-game currency.

Don’t recognize it? You might still

  • Xbox Game Pass renewing on a console someone else uses.
  • Microsoft 365 Family renewing annually under a name that doesn't say 'Office'.
  • In-game purchases (V-Bucks equivalents, FIFA points) bill as Microsoft, not the game.

What to do, in order

  1. Check order history at Microsoft account.microsoft.com → payment & billing → order history names every product behind a charge.
  2. Check the Xbox console's account list Any profile on the console may have your card attached as the default payment method.
  3. Request refunds through Microsoft support Accidental subscriptions and kids' purchases have a self-service refund path.

Quick questions

Why is MSBILL.INFO in the descriptor instead of Microsoft?

It's Microsoft's billing-information domain, used as the descriptor for subscription charges. The 800 number alongside it is Microsoft billing support.

The original descriptor

This line is a variant of MSBILL.INFO 800-6427676 — read the full entry for confirmation steps, support contacts, and everything else that applies here.

Independent reference — not affiliated with Microsoft Corporation. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.

Reviewed Aug 3, 2026 · high · About ChargeDecoder