The Ivory Cup

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The Ivory Cup is a small campus coffee shop and café located on Denver’s Auraria Campus, serving coffee, beverages, and light food to students, faculty, and visitors.

Denver, Colorado, United States

About The Ivory Cup

The Ivory Cup is a café-style coffee shop situated on the Auraria Campus in Denver, Colorado, which serves the Community College of Denver (CCD), Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver. It offers brewed coffee, espresso drinks, and other beverages along with grab‑and‑go items and light café fare for the campus community. Campus dining listings describe it simply as “The Ivory Cup,” indicating a locally operated café rather than a large national chain, with regular weekday hours and contact via a dedicated email address.

A charge labeled “SPO*THEIVORYCUP” on a Visa or other bank statement most likely corresponds to an in‑person or card‑not‑present purchase at this café, such as coffee, snacks, or a small meal. The “SPO*” portion appears to be a payment processor or point‑of‑sale prefix, while “THEIVORYCUP” is the actual merchant name. Charges are typically one‑time and relatively low dollar amounts, reflecting individual food and beverage purchases; students or staff who frequent the café may see multiple similar charges over the course of a term.

If you have questions about a charge from The Ivory Cup, start by reviewing your receipts or checking any campus card or mobile wallet transaction history for the same date and amount. You can also verify the merchant by comparing the transaction date and time with when you were on the Auraria Campus. For unresolved issues, contact The Ivory Cup directly using the email address and phone number listed in the Auraria Campus dining directory, or inquire through campus dining services or the campus where you made the purchase. If you still don’t recognize the transaction, report it to your card issuer, who can investigate or initiate a dispute if necessary.

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 The Ivory Cup.

  1. SPO*THEIVORYCUP

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my bank statement show a charge from “SPO*THEIVORYCUP”?

This descriptor likely reflects a purchase at The Ivory Cup café on Denver’s Auraria Campus, with “SPO*” indicating the payment processor and “THEIVORYCUP” being the actual café. Review your recent coffee or food purchases on campus around the posted date to confirm.

What types of purchases typically result in a charge from The Ivory Cup?

Most charges from The Ivory Cup are small, one‑time transactions for items like brewed coffee, espresso drinks, bottled beverages, pastries, or light snacks purchased at the café during its weekday operating hours.

Does The Ivory Cup offer any kind of recurring or subscription billing?

There is no indication that The Ivory Cup runs subscription or membership billing; charges are almost always tied to individual in‑person purchases. If you see repeated similar charges, they are likely separate visits rather than a subscription.

How can I get a receipt or proof of purchase from The Ivory Cup for an unfamiliar charge?

If you need a receipt, visit the café in person or contact them using the email or phone number listed in the Auraria Campus food options directory. Provide the transaction date, approximate time, and amount so staff can search their point‑of‑sale records.

Can The Ivory Cup place temporary holds or pending charges on my card?

Small pending amounts can appear briefly if their payment processor performs an authorization when you tap or insert your card, but these should settle to the final purchase amount or drop off within a few days. If a pending hold doesn’t clear, contact your bank and the café for assistance.

What should I do if I don’t recognize a charge from The Ivory Cup?

First check whether you were on the Auraria Campus around that date or if someone in your household might have used your card there. If it still seems unfamiliar, contact The Ivory Cup or campus dining services with transaction details; if they cannot match it or you suspect fraud, report it to your card issuer immediately.

How do I request a refund or correct an incorrect amount charged by The Ivory Cup?

Go back to the café with your bank statement and any receipts, or email them using the contact provided in the campus dining listing. Staff can look up the transaction and, if an error is confirmed, process a refund or adjustment through their payment terminal.

Does The Ivory Cup accept campus cards or mobile wallets, and how will those appear on my statement?

The café typically accepts standard debit and credit cards and may accept campus cards or mobile wallets depending on current campus systems. Regardless of method, external bank statements will usually still show a variation of “SPO*THEIVORYCUP” or “THE IVORY CUP” as the merchant name.

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