Pacific Surf Life Saving Club

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Pacific Surf Life Saving Club is a volunteer-run surf life saving club and registered charity based at Palm Beach on Queensland’s Gold Coast, focused on beach safety, lifesaving services, and community programs.

Palm Beach, Queensland, Australia
pacificslsc.au

About Pacific Surf Life Saving Club

Pacific Surf Life Saving Club is a small, family‑oriented surf life saving club located between Tallebudgera and Palm Beach on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. Founded in 1947, it provides volunteer lifesaving patrols, nipper programs for children, training and certifications, and community events, operating as a not‑for‑profit charity dedicated to beach safety and youth development. The club also supports itself through a beachfront café and function space used for social events, weddings, and community gatherings, but its core purpose remains lifesaving and community service rather than commercial hospitality.

A charge from “PACIFIC SLSC” on your card statement is likely related to a payment processed by the club or its on‑site café or event operations via Square. This could include membership fees, nipper registrations, training or course fees, merchandise, fundraising events, café purchases, bar or catering spend at a function, or venue hire deposits and balances. In some cases, temporary authorization holds may appear when a card is used at the bar or café until the final transaction amount is settled.

If you do not recognize a charge, start by checking whether you or a family member recently attended the club, purchased food or drinks at the café, paid for nippers or patrol‑related fees, or attended an event or function there. To resolve questions, you can contact the club directly using the phone and email details on their official website, or speak with the event organizer if the payment was part of a group booking. Retain any email receipts from Square or invoices from Pacific Surf Life Saving Club, as these will help the club or your bank match the transaction. If you still cannot verify the charge, your card issuer can investigate and, if needed, initiate a dispute while you attempt to confirm details with the club.

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 Pacific Surf Life Saving Club.

  1. SQ *PACIFIC SLSC

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge from “PACIFIC SLSC” on my card statement?

A “PACIFIC SLSC” charge usually comes from Pacific Surf Life Saving Club in Palm Beach, QLD, and is commonly tied to payments for the on‑site café or bar, function or venue hire, membership or nipper fees, training courses, donations, or event tickets, processed through Square.

Could this charge be related to a nippers or membership payment?

Yes. Pacific Surf Life Saving Club runs nipper programs and membership schemes, and payments for annual memberships, nipper registrations, or patrol‑related fees may appear on your statement as “PACIFIC SLSC,” sometimes grouped with other family members’ fees in a single transaction.

Does Pacific Surf Life Saving Club place temporary holds or preauthorizations on cards?

For some bar, café, or function tabs, the payment processor (Square) may place a temporary authorization hold to verify funds. This can appear as a pending “PACIFIC SLSC” charge that later drops off or is replaced by the final settled amount once the tab is closed.

How can I get a receipt or invoice for my Pacific Surf Life Saving Club payment?

If you paid via Square at the café or bar, you may have been offered an emailed or SMS receipt at the time of purchase. For membership, nipper, training, or function payments, you can request a copy of the invoice or receipt directly from the club by contacting their office using the details on pacificslsc.au and providing the transaction date, amount, and the last four digits of your card.

How do I request a refund or query an incorrect charge from PACIFIC SLSC?

Contact Pacific Surf Life Saving Club as soon as possible via the phone or email listed on pacificslsc.au, explain the issue, and provide transaction details and any receipts. They can review their Square transaction records and, if appropriate, process a refund or adjustment. If you cannot resolve the issue with the club, follow up with your card issuer to dispute the charge.

Can this charge be from a private function, wedding, or event at the club?

Yes. The club hires out its beachfront function spaces for weddings, wakes, and private events, and deposits, progress payments, and final balances for catering or bar packages may all be processed as “PACIFIC SLSC” transactions.

How can I confirm that the PACIFIC SLSC charge is legitimate?

First, check with anyone in your household who may have visited the Gold Coast, attended an event at Palm Beach, or participated in club activities. Then compare the statement date and amount with emails from Square, invoices from Pacific Surf Life Saving Club, or your calendar. If you still cannot match the transaction, contact the club for clarification and, if necessary, ask your bank to investigate.

Is Pacific Surf Life Saving Club a for‑profit bar or a charity organization?

Pacific Surf Life Saving Club is a not‑for‑profit, volunteer‑run surf life saving club and an Australian registered charity; any café, bar, or event revenue is used to support lifesaving patrols, training, and community programs, rather than operating as a standalone commercial hospitality venue.

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