About Operation Espresso
Operation Espresso is a local café and coffee shop based in Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia, with outlets primarily located inside Bankstown‑Lidcombe Hospital and other hospital facilities. They specialise in espresso-based coffee, hot and cold beverages, light meals, pastries, and grab‑and‑go options for hospital staff, patients, and visitors. In some locations, they also offer catering platters and bulk coffee orders for hospital meetings, training sessions, and events. More information about their menu, locations, and services is available via their website at operationespresso.com.
A charge from Operation Espresso will usually appear on your bank or card statement after you purchase coffee, food, or catering from one of their café counters or kiosks. Transaction descriptors may include wording such as “OPERATION ESPRESSO,” sometimes followed by the hospital or suburb name (e.g., “BANKSTOWN” or “HOSPITAL”) and the country or currency. Most charges are one‑time point‑of‑sale purchases, but you may also see larger, less frequent amounts for catering orders or group coffee runs. In some cases, your bank may place a temporary authorization hold when your card is tapped or inserted; this can look like a duplicate or slightly different amount until the final transaction settles.
If you don’t recognize an Operation Espresso charge, start by checking receipts from recent visits to Bankstown‑Lidcombe Hospital or other hospitals where they operate, including any coffee or food you may have purchased for colleagues, visitors, or during appointments. Review your calendar for hospital visits or meetings that may have involved catering. If questions remain, visit operationespresso.com and use the contact details listed there (such as their contact form, phone number, or email) and provide the transaction date, exact amount, and the last 4 digits of the card used so they can look it up. You can also contact your bank or card issuer to confirm whether the charge is finalized or a temporary hold, dispute unauthorized transactions, or request a copy of the merchant’s receipt where available.