What this charge usually means
The descriptor "SQ *STARBUCKS #09876 PORTLAND OR" on your bank or credit card statement refers to a charge from Starbucks. This typically represents a food or beverage purchase made at the Starbucks location in PORTLAND, OR. The charge amount usually falls between $3 and $25, depending on the items ordered.
Common reasons this appears
- Dine-in meal at Starbucks in PORTLAND, OR
- Pickup or drive-through order placed in person
- Mobile or online order placed through the Starbucks app
- Catering or large group order
How to verify this charge
- Log into the Starbucks app and review recent orders
- Check your email or text messages for order confirmations
- Confirm whether you visited a Starbucks in PORTLAND, OR around the charge date
- Compare the posted amount against any held pre-authorizations
When to worry
If you did not visit Starbucks in PORTLAND, OR on the date shown, and no one with access to your card did either, this charge may be unauthorized. Contact your bank to dispute the transaction and consider freezing your card while you investigate.
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