The French Bastards

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The French Bastards is a French artisan bakery and café chain offering breads, pastries, sandwiches, and coffee in Paris, Bordeaux, Lille and other French cities.

Paris, France
Owned by Groupe TFB

About The French Bastards

The French Bastards is a modern artisan boulangerie-pâtisserie and café concept based in Paris, France. Operated by the company TFB RESEAU, it specializes in high‑quality breads, viennoiseries, pastries, sandwiches, and coffee, combining traditional French techniques with a contemporary brand image. The group has expanded through multiple locations in Paris and other French cities such as Bordeaux and Lille, all trading under the commercial name “The French Bastards.”([pappers.fr](https://www.pappers.fr/entreprise/the-french-bastards-840908214?utm_source=openai))

A charge labeled "TFB RESEAU-MFB" on a card statement is very likely associated with an in‑store purchase at one of The French Bastards bakery/café locations in France. Terminals are registered under the legal entity TFB RESEAU (commercial name The French Bastards), so card networks often use that corporate name—sometimes followed by internal terminal or network codes such as “-MFB”—rather than the full brand name you see on the storefront. Purchases typically include food and beverage items like pastries, bread, sandwiches, or drinks and are almost always one‑off transactions rather than subscriptions.

If you have questions about this charge, first check any receipts or email confirmations from a recent trip or visit to a French city where The French Bastards operates, especially around Paris (e.g., Oberkampf, Pigalle, Le Marais) or Bordeaux/Lille, on the same date and for the same amount. You can also look at your card’s posted transaction date and compare it with the day you visited a bakery. To resolve issues, contact the bakery location you visited or use the contact details on thefrenchbastards.fr; if the charge is still unrecognized, you can dispute it through your card issuer, providing the merchant name “The French Bastards / TFB RESEAU” and the transaction date and amount.([pappers.fr](https://www.pappers.fr/entreprise/840908214?utm_source=openai))

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 The French Bastards.

  1. TFB RESEAU-MFB

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my statement show “TFB RESEAU-MFB” instead of “The French Bastards”?

TFB RESEAU is the legal corporate name behind The French Bastards bakery chain, and card terminals are registered under that entity. Some banks display the legal name plus internal network codes (such as “-MFB”) rather than the storefront brand name, so a purchase at The French Bastards may appear as “TFB RESEAU-MFB” on your Visa statement.

What kinds of purchases typically generate a charge from The French Bastards?

Charges from The French Bastards usually come from in‑store food and beverage purchases—such as bread, pastries, sandwiches, coffee, or other café items—at one of their bakery locations in France. The amount will generally match your till receipt from the bakery visit on the same day or within one to two days, depending on card processing.

Does The French Bastards offer subscriptions or recurring billing that could explain repeated charges?

The French Bastards primarily operates as a retail bakery and café and does not typically run subscription or membership billing for individual consumers. If you see multiple charges, they are usually separate in‑store visits or pending authorizations that later settle as a single final amount. Repeated charges you don’t recognize should be reviewed with your bank.

Can The French Bastards place a temporary authorization hold on my card?

In most cases, bakery purchases are processed as standard card payments with no noticeable hold. However, depending on your bank and payment terminal, you may briefly see a pending authorization from TFB RESEAU (The French Bastards) before it is finalized. Any small duplicate or pending amount should disappear automatically once the transaction settles.

How can I confirm that this charge from TFB RESEAU is legitimate?

Match the transaction date, amount, and city on your statement with your travel or spending history in France. Look for a paper receipt or bank notification from the day you visited a French bakery or café branded “The French Bastards.” If you still aren’t sure, contact the location you likely visited or use the contact details on thefrenchbastards.fr and provide the date and amount so they can look up the sale.

How do I request a refund or correction for an incorrect charge from The French Bastards?

If you believe you were overcharged or charged in error, first contact the specific The French Bastards location (or use the contact form or details on thefrenchbastards.fr) with a copy or photo of your receipt and your card statement line. If you cannot resolve it directly with the merchant, contact your card issuer to dispute the transaction, referencing the merchant as “TFB RESEAU / The French Bastards.”

Could this charge come from an online order with The French Bastards?

The French Bastards is primarily an in‑person bakery and café brand; most charges will be from physical store purchases rather than e‑commerce. If you ordered click‑and‑collect or delivery through a local platform that partners with them, the descriptor may still include TFB RESEAU or The French Bastards. Check any order confirmations or delivery app receipts for the same date and amount.

How can I contact The French Bastards about a card charge question?

You can visit or call the store you purchased from, or go to thefrenchbastards.fr where you’ll find location details and contact information. Provide your name, the last four digits of your card, the transaction date and amount, and the statement descriptor (TFB RESEAU-MFB) so staff can search their payment records and assist you.

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