Cafein Bar

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Cafein Bar is a small local café in Leichhardt, New South Wales, serving coffee, café-style food and brunch in a casual setting just off Parramatta Road.

Leichhardt, New South Wales, Australia

About Cafein Bar

Cafein Bar is a small, independent café located in Leichhardt, New South Wales, just off Parramatta Road in Sydney’s Inner West. It offers specialty coffee, classic espresso drinks, teas, juices, and a rotating selection of café-style breakfast, brunch, and light lunch dishes in a relaxed, casual setting. As a local, walk-in venue rather than a large chain, most of its business comes from in‑person orders at the counter or table service, including takeaway coffees and food.

A charge from Cafein Bar will usually relate to an in‑person card payment for coffee, food, or brunch items. This could be a single visit for takeaway coffees, a sit‑down meal for multiple people, or several items rung up in one transaction. On your statement, it may appear as “CAFEIN BAR,” “CAFEIN BAR LEICHHARDT,” or a similar variation, and the amount will typically match the total shown on your receipt, including any surcharges (such as weekend or public holiday surcharges) or tips added at the terminal. Cafein Bar does not typically run subscription services, so recurring monthly charges from this descriptor are uncommon; however, multiple similar charges in a short period might simply reflect frequent visits or separate transactions on the same day.

If you’re unsure about a Cafein Bar charge, start by checking the date, location (Leichhardt, NSW), and amount against your own movements—think of any recent brunches, takeaway coffee runs, or group bills you may have paid for. Look for a paper receipt in your wallet or bag, or a digital receipt in your email or banking app if you use itemized transaction notifications. You can usually contact the café by searching “Cafein Bar Leichhardt” on Google Maps or another directory to find their current phone number and opening hours, then call or visit in person with the date and amount of the transaction so staff can check their point‑of‑sale records. If the charge still seems incorrect after speaking with the café, you can raise a dispute with your bank or card issuer, providing any receipts or correspondence you have as evidence.

Bank Statement Variations

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These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to Cafein Bar.

  1. CAFEIN BAR LEICHHARDT AUS

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge from CAFEIN BAR LEICHHARDT on my statement?

This charge generally comes from an in‑person card payment at Cafein Bar in Leichhardt, NSW, for coffee, food, or brunch items. It may be from a quick takeaway coffee, a sit‑down meal, or a group bill that you paid. Check whether you or anyone with access to your card visited Leichhardt around the transaction date, as the merchant name will reflect this specific café location.

Does Cafein Bar offer subscriptions or recurring billing for coffee or food?

Cafein Bar mainly operates as a local, walk‑in café and typically does not run ongoing subscriptions or automatic recurring billing like a streaming or delivery service. If you see multiple similar charges, they are most likely separate visits or multiple same‑day transactions (for example, a morning coffee and a later meal). Recurring, same‑amount charges over months are unusual and should be checked with both the café and your bank.

What are typical charge amounts I might see from Cafein Bar?

Common transactions at Cafein Bar might range from a few dollars for a single coffee to higher amounts for full brunch meals, multiple dishes, or paying for a group. You may also see slightly higher totals on weekends or public holidays if a surcharge applies, or if you added a tip on the EFTPOS terminal. The exact amount should match the total on your receipt from the visit.

Why is there a small pending or duplicated Cafein Bar charge on my card?

Some banks briefly show a pending authorization when your card is tapped or inserted, which can look like a duplicate charge until it settles. If the transaction was cancelled or retried at the terminal, you might see a temporary hold and a final posted amount. These pending authorizations usually drop off within a few business days, leaving only the completed payment; if they remain, contact your bank and, if needed, the café with the date and amount so they can verify their records.

How can I get a copy of my receipt for a Cafein Bar transaction?

If you didn’t keep the paper receipt, you can usually request a reprint or confirmation from Cafein Bar’s point‑of‑sale system. Note the exact date, approximate time, and amount on your bank statement, then call or visit the café and provide those details so staff can locate the transaction. In some cases your bank app may also show a basic merchant description, but detailed itemization will generally only be available from the café itself.

How do I query or dispute a Cafein Bar charge I don’t recognize?

First, confirm that no one else with access to your card (family members, coworkers) made the purchase at Cafein Bar in Leichhardt around that date. If it still looks unfamiliar, contact the café directly—search “Cafein Bar Leichhardt NSW” online to find their current phone number or address—and ask them to check their transaction logs using the date and amount. If the café cannot match the charge or you suspect fraud, immediately notify your bank or card issuer to report an unauthorized transaction and start a formal dispute.

Can I get a refund from Cafein Bar if I was charged incorrectly?

Refunds at a small café like Cafein Bar are usually handled directly on their EFTPOS or POS system by staff or a manager. Visit or call the café with your bank statement details and, if possible, the original receipt to explain the issue (such as being charged twice or for the wrong amount). If they confirm an error, they can process a refund back to your card; the credit may take a few business days to appear, depending on your bank.

Why is the Cafein Bar charge location showing a different city or descriptor in my banking app?

Some banks display the processing location or the payment provider’s registered address rather than the café’s exact suburb, which can be confusing. Even if the city name looks slightly different, the merchant line should still reference something like “CAFEIN BAR” or “CAFEIN BAR LEICHHARDT.” Compare the date and amount with any recent visits to the Leichhardt area, and if it remains unclear, contact both your bank and the café to confirm the transaction details.

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