What this charge usually means
The descriptor "SQ *STARBUCKS #15230 MIAMI FL" 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 MIAMI, FL. The charge amount usually falls between $3 and $25, depending on the items ordered.
Common reasons this appears
- Dine-in meal at Starbucks in MIAMI, FL
- 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
- Check your Starbucks app order history for a matching amount and date
- Review your email for a digital receipt from the transaction
- Ask family members or card-sharing contacts if they visited this location
- Verify the transaction amount matches a typical Starbucks meal cost ($3–$25)
When to worry
If you did not visit Starbucks in MIAMI, FL 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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