American Food & Vending

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American Food & Vending is a U.S.-based contract food service and vending company that operates corporate dining, micro markets, office coffee, and vending machines across multiple states. The shorthand “AFV” on card statements typically refers to purchases made at their cafeterias, self-checkout markets, or vending locations.

Liverpool, New York, United States
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About American Food & Vending

American Food & Vending (often abbreviated as “AFV” on receipts and billing descriptors) is a national contract food service and refreshment provider. The company operates corporate and campus dining facilities, micro markets, vending machines, and office coffee and pantry services for workplaces, schools, healthcare facilities, and other institutions. Through its American Dining Creations brand and related programs, AFV offers fresh-prepared meals, grab‑and‑go items, snacks, coffee, and beverages tailored to each client location.([legal.afvusa.com](https://legal.afvusa.com/terms-and-conditions?utm_source=openai))

A charge labeled similar to “AFV #701” most likely corresponds to a purchase at an American Food & Vending-operated venue such as a self-service micro market, vending machine, or cafeteria tied to an internal location or store number (e.g., #701). These transactions can be small snack or beverage purchases, full meals, or multiple items purchased in a single checkout. Because AFV often processes payments centrally from its headquarters or IT department in New York, the city shown on your statement may not match your physical location at the time of purchase. Third‑party charge-identification sites explicitly map descriptors like “AFV IT DEPT SYRACUSE” to American Food & Vending and describe them as vending, micro market, or self‑serve food charges.([chargedex.com](https://chargedex.com/c/afv-it-dept-syracuse-fast-food-restaurant?utm_source=openai))

If you have questions about an AFV charge, start by checking recent purchases at your workplace, school, or facility where you may have used a self-checkout kiosk, micro market, or vending machine. Look for email receipts, app activity (such as FRESH REWARDS or Chowit), or printed receipts from onsite dining. If something still looks wrong, contact American Food & Vending or your onsite dining manager and provide the transaction date, amount, and the descriptor (including the #701 code). They can typically locate the transaction in their payment gateway logs and clarify whether it was valid, reverse duplicate charges, or guide you on how to pursue a dispute with your card issuer if necessary.([legal.afvusa.com](https://legal.afvusa.com/terms-and-conditions?utm_source=openai))

Bank Statement Variations

1 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to American Food & Vending.

  1. Afv #701

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the “AFV #701” charge on my card statement?

The “AFV #701” descriptor most likely refers to a purchase at an American Food & Vending-operated location, such as a workplace cafeteria, micro market, or vending area identified internally as location or store #701. These are typically small to moderate food, snack, or beverage purchases processed through AFV’s central payment systems in New York.([chargedex.com](https://chargedex.com/c/afv-it-dept-syracuse-fast-food-restaurant?utm_source=openai))

Why does the AFV charge show a city or state I haven’t visited?

AFV often routes card transactions through its headquarters or centralized IT/payment systems in New York, so the merchant city on your statement may show a New York location even if you bought something at a cafeteria or vending machine in another state. This mismatch is normal for centrally processed corporate dining and vending charges.([legal.afvusa.com](https://legal.afvusa.com/terms-and-conditions?utm_source=openai))

What typical amounts do AFV charges appear for?

AFV charges commonly appear as a few dollars for single snacks or beverages, around $5–$15 for light meals or multiple items, and sometimes higher for catering or larger workplace dining purchases. If you see repeated small AFV charges on workdays, they may correspond to regular micro-market or cafeteria visits.([chargedex.com](https://chargedex.com/c/afv-it-dept-syracuse-fast-food-restaurant?utm_source=openai))

How can I get a receipt or purchase history for an AFV transaction?

If you used an AFV self-checkout kiosk, micro market, or app (such as FRESH REWARDS or Chowit), log into the app or web portal to view recent transactions and receipts. For cashless vending or badge-pay systems, your employer’s dining or facilities department may also be able to pull a transaction history tied to your card or badge for a specific date and time.([legal.afvusa.com](https://legal.afvusa.com/terms-and-conditions?utm_source=openai))

How do I dispute or request a refund for an AFV charge?

Start by contacting the dining services contact at your workplace or campus or use the support/contact information on the AFV or American Dining Creations website. Provide the charge amount, date, and descriptor (including the #701 code if present). AFV’s payment gateway provider can locate the charge and, where appropriate, process refunds or correct billing errors; if you suspect fraud, also notify your card issuer.([legal.afvusa.com](https://legal.afvusa.com/terms-and-conditions?utm_source=openai))

Can AFV place temporary or pending holds on my card?

At certain kiosks or app-based payment flows, AFV or its payment gateway may place a temporary authorization hold slightly above the expected purchase amount to verify your card, then settle the actual amount when the transaction completes. The initial pending amount should adjust to the final sale or fall off within a few business days, depending on your bank.([legal.afvusa.com](https://legal.afvusa.com/privacy-policy?utm_source=openai))

Does AFV offer accounts or stored payment methods that might lead to recurring charges?

AFV’s digital platforms (such as FRESH REWARDS and related apps) can store your card details to speed future purchases and may support funding stored-value balances or subscriptions such as office wellness or meal programs. In these cases, you might see periodic AFV charges when balances are auto‑reloaded or when recurring plans renew; you can adjust or cancel these in your app or account settings.([legal.afvusa.com](https://legal.afvusa.com/terms-and-conditions?utm_source=openai))

How can I verify that an AFV charge is legitimate and not fraud?

Compare the transaction date and amount with days you were at work, school, or another AFV-served facility and recall any use of a micro market, vending machine, or cafeteria. Check your AFV-related app or loyalty account for matching entries. If you still cannot identify the purchase, contact AFV or your onsite dining manager with the full descriptor and then speak with your card issuer to report suspected unauthorized activity.([chargedex.com](https://chargedex.com/c/afv-it-dept-syracuse-fast-food-restaurant?utm_source=openai))

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