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Hudsons Coffee is an Australian coffeehouse chain operating cafés primarily in airports, hospitals, and central business districts, serving espresso-based drinks and light food such as pastries and sandwiches.

Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
hudsonscoffee.com.au
Owned by Emirates Group

About Hudsons Coffee

Hudsons Coffee is an Australian coffeehouse chain known for its espresso-based drinks, teas, and light food options such as pastries, toasties, and sandwiches. Founded in Melbourne, the brand operates cafés across Australia, with a strong presence in airports, hospitals, and central business districts where customers often grab takeaway coffees and snacks while travelling, commuting, or visiting medical facilities. Most locations are operated under a franchise model, and charges are processed at in-store point-of-sale terminals at each individual café.

A Hudsons Coffee charge typically appears on your bank or card statement after you purchase drinks or food at one of their cafés, often listed with a location descriptor such as “HUDSONS COFFEE [CITY/AIRPORT/HOSPITAL] AU”. You might see a charge for a single visit (for example, a coffee and snack before a flight), or multiple smaller charges if you visited several times in a day. In some cases, if you used a stored card for mobile ordering or a digital wallet, the merchant name will still appear as Hudsons Coffee even if you didn’t physically tap your card at the counter. Very occasionally, a small pending amount may appear as an authorization if your bank briefly verifies the card before finalizing the bill, but café purchases are generally captured as immediate one-time transactions rather than recurring subscriptions.

If you’re unsure about a Hudsons Coffee charge, first think back to recent travel, hospital visits, or time spent in busy city centres where you may have bought coffee or food. Check any email or app receipts from the day of the charge, and compare the date, time, and location with your movements—airport and hospital outlets in particular are easy to forget. If the charge still doesn’t look right, you can visit hudsonscoffee.com.au and use the Contact page to reach their support team, providing a screenshot of the transaction (date, amount, and location text from your statement). For possible errors—such as being charged twice or being billed the wrong amount—Hudsons Coffee will generally resolve the issue at the specific store that processed the transaction, or you can also contact your bank to dispute a charge you believe is fraudulent.

Bank Statement Variations

2 known variations

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

  1. HUDSONS COFFEE - ESP BRISBANE AIRP AUS
  2. HUDSONS COFFEE\CNR QUEENS DRIVE AND BUNN

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a Hudsons Coffee charge on my statement when I don’t remember going there?

Hudsons Coffee operates many cafés in airports, hospitals, and CBD locations where quick purchases are easy to forget, especially during travel or medical appointments. Check the merchant description on your statement for a location tag (for example, an airport code or hospital name) and compare it with your movements on that date. Also review any digital wallet, bank app, or email receipts from that day, as you may have used a contactless or mobile payment without collecting a paper receipt.

Does Hudsons Coffee offer subscriptions or recurring billing for coffee?

Hudsons Coffee purchases are typically one-time, in-store transactions for drinks and food rather than ongoing subscriptions. If you see what looks like a repeated charge, it is usually due to multiple separate visits (for example, a daily coffee on workdays) rather than an automatic monthly fee. Review the dates and amounts to see if they match your regular routine, and contact Hudsons Coffee or your bank if the pattern doesn’t make sense.

What are typical amounts for a Hudsons Coffee charge?

Most Hudsons Coffee transactions are relatively small, often ranging from a few Australian dollars for a single coffee to higher amounts if you purchase multiple drinks or food items in one order. Airport locations in particular may show slightly higher totals if you buy for several people or include food such as toasties or sandwiches. If you see a very large amount that doesn’t match what you’d normally spend at a café, contact the store or your bank to double-check.

Why do I see two similar Hudsons Coffee charges on the same day?

Two similar charges on the same day can happen if you made separate visits (for example, a morning and afternoon coffee) or split orders into multiple payments. Occasionally, a pending authorization may appear alongside the final charge until the authorization drops off, which can briefly look like a duplicate. Monitor your account for a day or two—if one of the entries remains and you believe you were charged twice for a single purchase, contact the specific store if you remember it, or reach out via hudsonscoffee.com.au with transaction details.

How can I get a receipt or proof of purchase for a Hudsons Coffee transaction?

Receipts for in-store purchases are usually printed or offered at the time of payment, and some outlets can reprint them on the same day if you return with your card. If you used a digital wallet or banking app, you may also find the transaction details there, which can serve as proof of purchase in many cases. For detailed documentation or issues like expense claims, contact Hudsons Coffee through their website with the date, time, amount, and location description from your bank statement so they can assist where possible.

How do I resolve an incorrect or fraudulent Hudsons Coffee charge?

If you believe you were charged the wrong amount by Hudsons Coffee—for example, due to a keying error or being charged twice—try to contact the specific café location first, especially if the visit was recent and you remember which store it was. Bring or share your receipt and a copy of the bank transaction so staff can verify and process a correction or refund if appropriate. If you suspect the charge is fraudulent and you did not authorize any purchase at Hudsons Coffee, immediately contact your bank or card issuer to report the transaction and follow their dispute process, and they may investigate with the merchant as needed.

Can Hudsons Coffee place an authorization hold or pending charge on my card?

Most Hudsons Coffee transactions at the counter are processed as immediate sales, but depending on your bank and payment method, you may briefly see a transaction listed as “pending” before it finalizes. Some banks also show a small provisional amount or hold when a card is first used, which is then replaced by the final purchase amount. These pending entries typically clear within a few business days; if a hold remains unusually long or does not match any purchase, contact your bank for clarification.

How can I contact Hudsons Coffee about a charge I don’t understand?

To query a specific charge, gather details from your statement—the transaction date, exact amount, and the full merchant description including any location text—and then visit hudsonscoffee.com.au. Use the Contact or Feedback section to submit these details, along with your explanation of the issue and any receipts or screenshots you have. If you remember the exact store (for example, a particular airport or hospital café), you can also visit or call that location directly if contact information is available on the website.

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