Ted's Cameras

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Ted's Cameras is a leading Australian camera and photography retailer, selling digital cameras, lenses, accessories, and offering services such as printing and photo education through its national store network and online shop.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

About Ted's Cameras

Ted's Cameras is a well-known Australian camera and photography retailer headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria. With a national network of stores and an online shop at teds.com.au, they sell digital cameras, lenses, drones, tripods, lighting, memory cards, bags, and other photography accessories from major brands. Ted's Cameras also offers photo printing services, photo books and gifts, extended warranty options, trade-in programs, and photography education such as workshops and courses for beginners and professionals.

A charge from Ted's Cameras may appear on your bank or card statement after you purchase equipment or accessories in-store or online, book a photography course, order photo prints or gifts, or pay for services such as repairs or extended warranties. Online orders may show as a single total charge or as separate charges for items shipped at different times. You might also see temporary authorization holds when you place an online order, use a new card, or choose certain payment options; these holds are typically released within a few business days if the order is not completed. In some cases, deposits for workshops, pre-orders, or special orders can appear as separate transactions.

To verify a Ted's Cameras charge, start by checking your email for order confirmations or tax invoices from teds.com.au and reviewing any recent in-store receipts, photo printing orders, or course bookings. Log into your Ted's Cameras online account (if you created one) to view past orders and payment history. If you still don’t recognize the charge, contact Ted's Cameras via the contact or help section on teds.com.au, or call your local store using the store finder on their website; provide the date, exact amount, and the name as it appears on your statement. For suspected fraud, also contact your bank or card issuer to dispute or block the transaction while the charge is being investigated.

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 Ted's Cameras.

  1. TEDS CAMERAS\387 CITY RD\STH MELBOURNE\3

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a Ted's Cameras charge on my statement when I only remember shopping in-store?

In-store purchases at Ted's Cameras are processed through their point-of-sale system and typically appear on your statement as “TEDS CAMERAS” or a similar description, sometimes including the store location. Even if you did not shop online, any in-store purchase of cameras, accessories, or photo printing can show under this name. Check recent in-store receipts or your email if you requested an emailed tax invoice at the counter.

Why was I charged by Ted's Cameras more than once for a single online order?

For some online purchases, Ted's Cameras may process payment only when items are dispatched. If your order ships in multiple deliveries, separate charges can appear for each shipment even though it was one order. You might also see an initial authorization hold and then the final captured amount; the authorization should drop off automatically after a few days. Review your order confirmation from teds.com.au to compare item costs, shipping splits, and dispatch dates.

Does Ted's Cameras have subscriptions or recurring charges?

Ted's Cameras primarily processes one-time payments for products, photo printing, and courses, and they do not generally operate subscription-style memberships that bill monthly like streaming services. However, you might see repeated charges if you place regular print orders, book multiple workshops, or have a payment plan or lay-by arrangement managed through a third-party finance or buy-now-pay-later provider. In those cases, the recurring payments are usually scheduled instalments for a specific purchase rather than an open-ended subscription.

Why is there a small or pending Ted's Cameras amount on my card that later disappeared?

When you place an online order or update your payment details, Ted's Cameras (or their payment processor) may place a temporary authorization on your card to verify funds. This can appear as a small amount or as a pending transaction for the full order total. If the order is cancelled, not completed, or the amount is adjusted, the authorization is released and should disappear from your statement within a few business days, depending on your bank’s policies.

How can I cancel a Ted's Cameras workshop or course and stop any further charges?

To cancel a photography course or workshop booked through Ted's Cameras, refer to the confirmation email you received, which outlines the specific cancellation and rescheduling terms. Typically, you must contact Ted's Cameras within a set timeframe before the course date—either through the link provided in the email or by contacting the store or education team listed. If a deposit or full payment has been taken, any refund or credit will follow the cancellation policy stated in your booking confirmation.

How do I request a refund or resolve a billing issue with Ted's Cameras?

Locate your tax invoice or order confirmation from Ted's Cameras, which should include your order number and purchase details. Then visit teds.com.au and use the contact form or support section, or call the store where you made the purchase, to explain the issue and provide the transaction date, amount, and last four digits of the card used. Refunds and returns are handled under Ted's Cameras’ returns and warranty policies, so the resolution may be a refund, exchange, or store credit depending on the item’s condition and the time since purchase.

What should I do if I don’t recognize a Ted's Cameras charge at all?

First, check whether a family member, partner, or colleague may have used your card for a camera purchase, photo printing, or a course booking, as the charge will appear under “Ted's Cameras” even if the order was made by someone else with your card details. If nobody recognizes the transaction and you can’t match it to any receipt or email from teds.com.au, contact Ted's Cameras with the exact transaction details to see if they can locate the order. For any charge you still believe is unauthorized, immediately notify your bank or card issuer so they can investigate, dispute the transaction if necessary, and protect your account.

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