Famous Original Ray's Pizza

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Famous Original Ray's Pizza is a long-running New York City pizzeria chain known for classic New York–style slices and other casual Italian dishes.

New York, NY
rayspizza.com

About Famous Original Ray's Pizza

Famous Original Ray’s Pizza is a New York City pizzeria brand that has operated for decades and become one of the better-known “Ray’s” pizza names in Manhattan. Various Famous Original Ray’s locations serve traditional New York–style pizza by the slice and whole pies, along with a broader menu of Italian-American favorites such as pasta dishes, salads, heroes, and appetizers. The Times Square and Midtown locations in particular cater to both locals and tourists looking for a quick, recognizable slice shop experience.([timessquarenyc.org](https://www.timessquarenyc.org/food-beverage/ray-s-famous-pizza?utm_source=openai))

A charge with a descriptor like “AplPay FAMOUS ORIGINNEW YORK NY” is likely an Apple Pay transaction where the merchant name was truncated from “Famous Original Ray’s Pizza” to “FAMOUS ORIGIN.” Card processors and digital wallets often shorten or cut off longer merchant names, especially those with multiple words like “Famous Original Ray’s Pizza,” which can result in partial strings on statements. This kind of transaction usually reflects an in-person food purchase, such as ordering slices, drinks, and possibly other menu items at one of their New York City locations.([timessquarenyc.org](https://www.timessquarenyc.org/food-beverage/ray-s-famous-pizza?utm_source=openai))

If you’re unsure about the charge, start by checking any Apple Pay or wallet history on your phone, which should show the full merchant name, location, date, and exact amount. You can also compare the time and amount to your receipts or bank app transaction details. If it still doesn’t look familiar, contact your card issuer and mention that you suspect the charge may be from Famous Original Ray’s Pizza in New York; they can provide additional transaction metadata and, if needed, start a dispute. If you were in New York around the transaction date—especially near Times Square or other Midtown areas—think back to any quick pizza stops, as these are common small-dollar restaurant charges that cardholders later forget.

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 Famous Original Ray's Pizza.

  1. AplPay FAMOUS ORIGINNEW YORK NY XXXX3008

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my statement show “FAMOUS ORIGINNEW YORK NY” instead of Famous Original Ray’s Pizza?

Many processors and digital wallets, including Apple Pay, truncate long merchant names. “FAMOUS ORIGINNEW YORK NY” is likely a shortened version of “Famous Original Ray’s Pizza, New York, NY,” reflecting a pizza purchase at one of their Manhattan locations.

What kind of purchase would I have made at Famous Original Ray’s Pizza?

Most charges at Famous Original Ray’s Pizza are for casual dining items such as individual pizza slices, full pies, soft drinks or beer, pasta dishes, salads, or heroes. Amounts can range from a few dollars for a slice and a drink to larger totals for family-size pies or group orders.

Does Famous Original Ray’s Pizza place temporary holds or preauthorizations on cards?

Like many restaurants, they may run your card for the ticket amount and then finalize the charge shortly afterward, especially if a tip is added at the counter. This can briefly appear as a pending charge or as two closely timed entries that later consolidate to the final total shown on your statement.

How can I verify that this Famous Original Ray’s Pizza charge is legitimate?

Check your Apple Pay or digital wallet history first; it should show the full merchant name, location, and map pin. Then compare the date, time, and amount to any receipts or your travel history in New York. If you still don’t recognize it, contact your bank and ask them to provide the merchant category code and terminal details tied to the transaction.

How do I contact Famous Original Ray’s Pizza about a billing issue or incorrect total?

The fastest way is usually to call the specific location listed on your receipt or that appears in your wallet transaction details (for example, their Times Square or 7th Avenue store). If you no longer have the receipt, look up the phone number for that location on rayspizza.com and provide the exact date, time, and amount so staff can look up the order.([timessquarenyc.org](https://www.timessquarenyc.org/food-beverage/ray-s-famous-pizza?utm_source=openai))

Can I get a refund from Famous Original Ray’s Pizza if I was charged the wrong amount?

Refunds are handled directly by the restaurant location that processed your transaction. If you were accidentally overcharged or a tip was applied incorrectly, contact that store as soon as possible with your receipt or a screenshot of the transaction so they can issue a partial or full refund back to your card if appropriate.

Why do I see more than one small charge around the same time from Famous Original Ray’s Pizza?

Multiple small charges may occur if you ran separate transactions—for example, paying once for pizza and again for drinks, or correcting a declined attempt. In some cases, an initial authorization may appear alongside the final settled amount but the extra pending entry should drop off after a few business days. If duplicates remain, contact your bank to investigate.

Does Famous Original Ray’s Pizza offer online ordering or delivery that might explain a card-not-present charge?

Some Ray’s-branded locations in New York work with third-party delivery platforms, and those orders might appear under the platform’s name rather than as Famous Original Ray’s Pizza. If your statement lists “FAMOUS ORIGINNEW YORK NY,” it is more likely to be an in-person, Apple Pay transaction at a physical restaurant counter rather than a delivery order.

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