What is the README.IO* API DOCS charge?

Why it shows up like this

Seeing the entry README.IO* API DOCS on your bank or credit card statement indicates a recurring software subscription charge from ReadMe Inc. for interactive developer documentation hubs, OpenAPI reference portals, and API usage analytics. ReadMe transforms static API specifications into dynamic portals where developers can test live requests directly inside their web browsers.

This billing occurs monthly or annually based on project subscription tiers such as Starter, Business, or Enterprise plans, which range from ninety-nine dollars to several hundred dollars per month. Software engineering teams frequently subscribe to these documentation platforms for API publishing and overlook automated renewal dates on their company payment cards.

To verify this transaction, log into your developer dashboard on the official platform website and inspect your project settings and billing history. If you no longer require the documentation hub, you can cancel your subscription directly through the billing portal. Should you find the charge completely unrecognized, contact your financial institution immediately. Keeping close track of your monthly statements ensures complete financial security and prevents unexpected surprises from recurring charges.

Don’t recognize it? Common scenarios

Review these typical reasons why an interactive developer documentation subscription was billed to your payment card.

• An engineering team deployed an interactive developer documentation portal for a public API.
• A 14-day free trial converted into an ongoing monthly Starter or Business plan.
• ReadMe API Metrics or custom domain SSL features were billed.

How to locate the invoice and cancel

Follow these instructions to access your dashboard settings, review project billing tiers, and cancel your plan.

1. Sign in to ReadMe Dashboard Go to dash.readme.com and log in with your developer account.
2. review to Project Settings & Billing Go to Project Settings > Plan & Billing to view active project tiers and payment receipts.
3. Cancel Plan Click Cancel Subscription under Plan details to turn off monthly renewal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about API documentation features, browser testing, and cancellation steps.

Dispute Rights & Fraud Prevention

Understand your cardholder dispute rights and learn how to report suspected unauthorized software billing to your bank.

Verified sources

Every claim on this page is checked against official sources — open them to confirm before you call your bank.

• ReadMe Plans and Pricing https://readme.com
• CFPB: Disputing Unrecognized Charges https://www.consumerfinance.gov