Party City

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Party City is a retail chain and online store specializing in party supplies, decorations, costumes, balloons, and themed event merchandise.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ
Owned by Party City Holdco Inc.

About Party City

Party City is a major party goods retailer operating both physical stores and an online storefront at partycity.com. The company sells a wide range of products including themed decorations, disposable tableware, costumes, balloons, favors, and accessories for birthdays, holidays, weddings, baby showers, and other celebrations. They cater to both individual consumers planning personal events and organizations or businesses hosting larger-scale functions.

A charge labeled like “PARTYCITY.COM” on your card statement typically indicates an online purchase made through Party City’s e-commerce website, such as ordering decorations, costumes, or balloons for in-store pickup or home delivery. Charges may also reflect multiple items consolidated into a single order, shipping fees, taxes, or partial shipments billed at different times depending on fulfillment. Occasionally, small temporary authorization holds may appear when you place an order, which are adjusted to the final amount once the order is processed.

If you have questions about a Party City charge, start by checking your email for order confirmations from partycity.com and reviewing your Party City online account order history, if you created one at checkout. You can also compare the transaction date and amount with any recent party or seasonal purchases you made. For further help, contact Party City customer service through their website or by phone using the contact details listed on partycity.com, and have your order number, email address used at checkout, and the last four digits of the card handy to help them quickly locate your transaction and resolve any billing issues.

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 Party City.

  1. PARTYCITY.COM 908-686-3300 US

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge from PARTYCITY.COM on my card statement?

A PARTYCITY.COM charge usually means you placed an online order through Party City’s website for items like decorations, costumes, balloons, or party supplies. This may include items shipped to your home, shipped to store, or reserved for in-store pickup.

Does Party City place temporary authorization holds on my card?

Yes, when you submit an order on partycity.com, Party City or its payment processor may place a temporary authorization hold to verify your card. This may appear as a pending charge and can differ slightly from the final total; the temporary hold should drop off automatically once the final charge is captured or the order is canceled.

How can I view or confirm the details of my Party City online order?

Log into your account on partycity.com (or use the order lookup link in your confirmation email) to see your order history, including items purchased, shipping or pickup details, and the exact amount charged. Your email receipt from Party City will also list the items, taxes, and any shipping fees tied to the transaction.

How do I cancel or modify a Party City online order after I’ve been charged?

Order cancellation or modification depends on how far along your order is in the fulfillment process. Visit your order status page via partycity.com or your confirmation email; if cancellation is still possible, you’ll see relevant options. If not, contact Party City customer service immediately with your order number—if the order cannot be stopped, you may need to refuse delivery or process a return according to their return policy.

How do I request a refund for an online purchase from Party City?

To request a refund, review the return and refund policy on partycity.com, then either initiate a return online (if available) or bring eligible items and your receipt or packing slip to a Party City store. For shipped orders with issues such as missing, damaged, or incorrect items, contact customer service through the website’s support or contact page so they can arrange a replacement or refund.

Why is my Party City charge amount higher than the items I added to my cart?

The final charge may be higher due to sales tax, shipping fees, oversized or special handling charges, or added services like helium balloon inflation where applicable. Review your order confirmation email or your order summary on partycity.com to see a line-by-line breakdown of product costs, taxes, and fees.

Can I be charged multiple times by Party City for a single order?

Most orders are billed as a single charge, but in some cases, partial shipments or split fulfillment can result in multiple smaller charges that add up to your full order total. Additionally, an initial authorization hold may appear alongside the final captured charge until the hold falls off. If you see duplicates that don’t clear within a few business days, contact your card issuer and Party City support.

How can I contact Party City about an unfamiliar online charge?

Go to partycity.com and navigate to the Help or Contact Us section to find customer service phone numbers, live chat (if available), and email/contact forms. Provide the transaction date, amount, and the last four digits of your card, along with any suspected order details, so they can quickly locate the charge and verify whether it is legitimate.

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