Yafa News Stand

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Yafa News Stand is a small neighborhood newsstand and convenience retailer in Brooklyn, New York, selling newspapers, magazines, snacks, drinks, tobacco products, and everyday items.

Brooklyn, NY

About Yafa News Stand

Yafa News Stand is a locally owned newsstand and convenience-style shop based in Brooklyn, New York. Public records list Yafa News Stand Corp. at 4423 4th Avenue in Brooklyn, indicating it operates as a traditional New York City newsstand/bodega-style business offering newspapers, magazines, lottery tickets, cigarettes and other tobacco products, soft drinks, snacks, candy, and everyday convenience items to neighborhood customers and passersby.([new-york.retail-us.org](https://new-york.retail-us.org/letter-y.htm?utm_source=openai))

A charge labeled "SQ YAFA NEWS ST" on your card statement typically comes from an in-person purchase processed through Square at Yafa News Stand—this could be for small-ticket items like drinks, snacks, cigarettes, a lottery purchase, or similar convenience goods. The "SQ" or "SQ *" prefix denotes the Square payment processor, while "YAFA NEWS ST" refers to the actual merchant, likely short for Yafa News Stand (or Yafa News Stand Corp.).([new-york.retail-us.org](https://new-york.retail-us.org/letter-y.htm?utm_source=openai)) You might see slightly varying amounts depending on what you bought, and multiple small charges if you visit frequently.

If you have questions about a charge, first check any paper receipt from the date in question or your Square email/text receipt if you provided contact details at checkout. Because this is a small local merchant, the best way to resolve issues is usually to visit the stand in person and bring a copy or photo of the bank statement line showing the date and amount. You can also call any phone number printed on your receipt if available. If the merchant can’t locate the transaction or you suspect fraud, contact your card issuer to dispute the charge and request a new card if needed.

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 Yafa News Stand.

  1. SQ YAFA NEWS ST

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my statement say "SQ YAFA NEWS ST" instead of just Yafa News Stand?

The "SQ" prefix indicates that your card was processed using Square, a payment processor. The actual merchant name appears after that prefix, so "YAFA NEWS ST" refers to Yafa News Stand, a small newsstand/convenience retailer in Brooklyn, New York.

What types of purchases usually generate a charge from Yafa News Stand?

Most charges from Yafa News Stand come from small, in-person purchases such as newspapers, magazines, drinks, snacks, candy, cigarettes or other tobacco products, and sometimes lottery or transit-related items. The amounts are typically modest and tied to a single visit to the stand.

I don’t recognize a small Square charge from YAFA NEWS ST—how can I verify it?

Check your receipts from the date of the charge and think about any quick stops you made at a Brooklyn newsstand or bodega. If you still don’t recognize it, visit Yafa News Stand in person with a copy of the statement line so they can look up the date, time, and amount in their Square transaction history. If it cannot be matched, contact your bank to investigate further.

Does Yafa News Stand offer subscriptions or recurring billing?

Yafa News Stand is primarily a walk-in, pay-per-purchase business and normally does not run subscriptions or recurring billing. If you see repeating charges with similar amounts and descriptions, review each date and amount to ensure they match separate in-person visits; otherwise contact your card issuer to rule out card misuse.

Can Yafa News Stand place a temporary authorization hold on my card?

When your card is processed through Square, the payment network may briefly show a pending authorization before it finalizes as a posted charge. This is usually for the exact purchase amount and should clear or convert to a single finalized transaction within a few days. If you see duplicate pending entries, they typically resolve automatically; if not, check with your bank.

How can I request a refund for a purchase at Yafa News Stand?

Refunds must be processed directly by Yafa News Stand through their Square system. Bring your receipt (or the last four digits of the card and exact date and amount) back to the stand and explain the issue. If they approve a refund, it will be sent back to your card and may take a few business days to appear, depending on your bank.

Is there a way to contact Yafa News Stand besides visiting in person?

Because it is a small neighborhood newsstand, the most reliable method is to visit in person with documentation of the charge. If a phone number appears on your receipt or at the stand, you can also call to ask them to check their Square transaction records using the date, time, and amount of the charge.

What should I do if I suspect a fraudulent charge from "SQ YAFA NEWS ST"?

If you have never shopped at a Brooklyn newsstand or are sure you didn’t authorize the transaction, contact your card issuer immediately to report the charge as unauthorized. Ask them to block your card and issue a replacement. They may initiate a dispute with the payment processor while you monitor your account for any additional suspicious activity.

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