What is "FOOD LION" on my bank statement?
FOOD LION is a legitimate grocery store charge from the Food Lion supermarket chain.
Merchant: Food Lion | Category: Shopping
What Is This Charge?
A charge from Food Lion reflects a purchase at the Food Lion supermarket chain, which is a grocery retailer founded in 1957. Food Lion operates more than 1,100 stores across the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States. The charge usually means someone bought groceries, household items, or pharmacy-related products at a Food Lion location. The descriptor can also appear when a card is used for a pickup order, delivery order, or an in-store transaction tied to a specific store number.
Why Does This Charge Appear on My Statement?
This charge appears when your card is used to pay for food or store items at checkout, online, or through a mobile order tied to Food Lion. It can also appear after a pickup order is finalized and the store captures the final amount. A charge may show up if a family member used your card, if a saved card was used in a grocery app, or if a temporary authorization later settled into the final posted amount. If the purchase was made at a specific branch, the store number often appears in the descriptor to identify the exact location.
Typical Charge Amounts
Food Lion charges often range from $12.00 for a small basket purchase to $150.00 or more for a full grocery trip. A common weekly grocery transaction is around $35.00 to $85.00, depending on household size and items purchased. If the card was used for a pickup or delivery order, a temporary authorization can appear for $1.00 to $10.00 before the final charge posts. Some card issuers also show a pending amount that is slightly higher than the final total when weighted items, substitutions, or bag fees are involved.
Common Variations
FOOD LION FOOD LION #1234 FOOD LION 1234 FOOD LION STORE 1234 FOOD LION *1234 FOOD LION 1234 CITY ST FOOD LION #1234 CITY, ST
Is This Charge Legitimate?
A Food Lion charge is usually legitimate if you or someone in your household shopped there, placed a pickup order, or used a saved card at checkout. You can verify the charge by checking the receipt, the Food Lion app, or your order history at https://www.foodlion.com. You can also compare the store number in the descriptor with the store location on the receipt or order confirmation. If you do not recognize the charge, call Food Lion customer service at 1-800-210-9569 and ask for the transaction details tied to the store number.
How to Dispute or Cancel
1. Review the receipt, app order history, and bank statement to confirm the date, amount, and store number. 2. Call Food Lion customer service at 1-800-210-9569 to ask whether the charge was a final purchase, a pickup adjustment, or a pending authorization. 3. If the item was returned, ask about the store’s refund process and keep the return receipt as proof. 4. If the charge is still not recognized, contact your bank or card issuer right away and file a dispute through the card app or fraud line. 5. For card disputes, act quickly because many issuers require reporting within 60 days of the statement date. 6. If you want to stop future charges from a saved card, remove the card from your Food Lion account and delete any active pickup order before it is fulfilled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Food Lion charge show as FOOD LION #1234?
That format usually means the purchase came from a specific Food Lion store and the number is the store ID. The charge can also include the location number when a pickup order, in-store purchase, or final card settlement is processed. Check your receipt or order confirmation to match the store number with the exact branch.
How do I cancel my Food Lion subscription?
Food Lion is a grocery store, so most charges are one-time purchases rather than subscriptions. If you have a pickup or delivery order, log in to your Food Lion account at https://www.foodlion.com and cancel the order before it is picked or fulfilled. If the card is saved for future use, remove it from your account settings and contact customer service at 1-800-210-9569 if you need help.
Why is my Food Lion charge a different amount than expected?
The final amount can differ because grocery orders may include weighted produce, substitutions, bag fees, or a temporary card authorization that changes when the order is completed. A pending charge may show $1.00 to $10.00 before the final posted amount replaces it. If the receipt total does not match, ask the store or customer service for the finalized transaction details.
Can Food Lion charges include pickup or delivery fees?
Yes, some Food Lion orders can include service fees, delivery fees, or small authorization holds depending on how the order was placed. The posted amount may be higher than the basket total if a fee was added at checkout or if the store adjusted the order after weighing items. Review the order confirmation for the exact fee breakdown.
What should I do if I do not recognize a Food Lion charge?
First check whether a household member used your card, then compare the statement date with recent grocery trips and online orders. Next, look up the transaction in the Food Lion app or website and call 1-800-210-9569 if the store number or amount still looks wrong. If the charge remains unexplained, file a dispute with your bank or card issuer immediately.
Similar Charges
- FOOD LION
- FOOD LION #1234
- FOOD LION 1234
- FOOD LION STORE 1234
- FOOD LION *1234