The short answer
PADDLE.NET* is Paddle, the merchant-of-record that handles billing for thousands of software apps and SaaS tools. The app you actually subscribed to appears after the asterisk — often truncated.
Why it shows up like this
Indie and mid-size software companies use Paddle to handle payments, tax, and invoicing worldwide. Paddle is legally the seller, so its name leads the charge. If you subscribe to desktop apps, developer tools, or productivity software, odds are at least one bills through Paddle.
Don’t recognize it? You might still
- Monthly SaaS charges blend together — the app name after the asterisk is often clipped beyond recognition.
- Free trials convert to paid automatically.
- Annual plans renew a full year after you last thought about the product.
What to do, in order
- Use Paddle's charge lookup Paddle runs a self-service lookup at paddle.net where you enter your email or card details to find the exact product and manage the subscription.
- Search email for 'Paddle' Paddle sends receipts on every renewal with the product name and a cancel link.
- Cancel or refund through Paddle first Paddle can cancel and often refund recent renewals without involving the software vendor or your bank.
Quick questions
Is a Paddle charge a scam?
Paddle itself is a legitimate UK payments company. The charge is almost always a real subscription to a real app — the lookup tool tells you which one.
Independent reference — not affiliated with Paddle.com Market Ltd. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.
Reviewed Aug 3, 2026 · high · About ChargeDecoder