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What is DROPBOX on my bank statement?

This is a Dropbox paid storage subscription — a recurring charge for extra cloud storage from Dropbox, one of the world's most popular file storage services.

Dropbox storage subscription

✓ Legitimate charge

DROPBOX on your bank statement is a charge for a Dropbox paid plan. Dropbox is a cloud storage service that lets you store, sync, and share files across devices. The free plan offers 2GB of storage — most people who see charges have upgraded to Dropbox Plus (2TB) or Dropbox Professional (3TB with advanced features).

Dropbox charges are typically annual rather than monthly, meaning you'll see one larger charge per year rather than smaller monthly ones. This can make the charge seem unexpected — especially if you upgraded years ago and forgot about it. If you chose monthly billing, the charge appears every month instead.

The charge may appear as DROPBOX, DROPBOX.COM, or DROPBOX INC on your statement. Dropbox also has a business product called Dropbox Business — if you're paying for a team plan, the charge may be larger.

Company
Dropbox Inc.
Type
Cloud storage
Recurring?
Yes — monthly or annual
Cancel anytime?
Yes
How to check and cancel your Dropbox planLog into dropbox.com → profile picture → Settings → Plan tab. Your current plan and next billing date are shown here. To cancel: click Cancel plan. Your files are kept; you'll be downgraded to the free 2GB plan at renewal.

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Questions about Dropbox charges

Can I get a refund on a Dropbox annual plan?
Dropbox offers refunds for annual plans within 30 days of the charge if you haven't significantly used the storage. After 30 days, refunds aren't typically offered. Contact Dropbox support via their help centre. If you were charged unexpectedly after a free trial, they may offer a goodwill refund for the first billing.
Will my files be deleted if I cancel Dropbox?
Cancelling a Dropbox paid plan downgrades you to the free 2GB tier — your files are not deleted immediately. However, if you have more than 2GB stored, you won't be able to add new files. Dropbox gives you time (typically 180 days) to either delete files down to 2GB or re-subscribe before any data is removed.
Alternatives to Dropbox for free storage?
If you want to avoid paying for cloud storage, consider Google Drive (15GB free), Microsoft OneDrive (5GB free, or more with Microsoft 365), or iCloud (5GB free on Apple devices). These are comparable services that may already be included with products you use.