How do I monitor transactions made with my VCC on YouTube Premium?

To monitor transactions made with your Virtual Credit Card (VCC) on YouTube Premium, you can track charges using both your VCC provider's tools and Google's payment history. Here's how to stay on top of everything:

💳 1. Check with Your VCC Provider (Most Accurate)
Most VCC platforms offer real-time transaction tracking. Log into the app or website of your provider, such as:

Privacy.com

Revolut

Wise

Your bank's virtual card portal

There, you can usually:

View pending and completed charges

See merchant names (e.g., "GOOGLE*YouTube")

Get real-time notifications of charges

Pause or delete the card if needed

✅ Pro tip: Enable alerts/notifications to get updates instantly when YouTube tries to charge your VCC.

🧾 2. Check Google Payments Center
YouTube Premium charges go through your Google account, so you can review all transaction history via:

🔗 https://pay.google.com/

Once logged in:

Click "Activity" to see a list of charges

Look for entries like "YouTube Premium" or "GOOGLE*YouTube"

Click on any transaction for details like amount, date, and payment method used

📱 3. YouTube App Payment Settings
You can also double-check your active payment method and see if YouTube attempted to charge it:

Go to the YouTube app

Tap your profile icon > Purchases and memberships

Tap YouTube Premium > Manage membership

View billing history and upcoming charges

🧠 Recap:
Where   What You'll See
VCC provider app   Real-time transactions, amounts, and merchant IDs
Google Payments Center   Complete YouTube charge history tied to your Google account
YouTube app settings   Your active subscription and billing setup