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The Guide to Understanding Why You Were Charged By “Fareway” and What To Do About It (fareway.com)

Bella Khan, Subscription Cancellation Expert

Published February 1, 2026

Last updated February 1, 2026

1 min read

What is "Fareway"?

Fareway is a grocery store that offers fresh food, quality products, and convenient shopping options. They also have a subscription service that lets you sign up for regular deliveries or special offers, which might be why you see a charge from them. Overall, they're all about making shopping easy and hassle-free!

Fareway: The name of the store or business where the transaction took place.
POS: Point Of Sale, which indicates this transaction happened at a physical location instead of online.
PUR: Purchase, showing that this transaction is for buying goods or services.
CD: Customer Discretion; in some contexts, it refers to a customer number or identifier.
2887: A specific reference number or code related to this transaction, often for tracking purposes.
MAIN ST: An example of the street name where the business is located, giving you an idea of where the purchase was made.
XXXXXXXXXXXX: A masked version of your card number, showing only part of the number for your security.

Verify With Receipt

The best way to tell if this charge is fraudulent is to find the receipt. You may have an electronic copy of the receipt, which Chargeback can help you find by searching your email accounts.

Chargeback helps you identify unwanted subscriptions and charges, and help you fight them to get your money back.

Why do people get charges like this from Fareway?

Grocery Purchases: Customers might see charges for food and household items bought at Fareway stores.
Online Orders: Charges may appear for groceries ordered online for pickup or delivery.
Subscription Services: Some users reported being charged for subscription services related to Fareway’s loyalty programs or promotions.
Incorrect Charges: A few customers experienced discrepancies due to double charges or incorrect pricing at checkout.
Gift Cards: Charges can arise from purchasing gift cards for friends or family through Fareway.
Membership Fees: If applicable, customers might see charges related to membership or loyalty programs.
Special Promotions: Users mentioned charges linked to participating in specific promotions or offers that require payment upfront.

If I see this charge, what should I do?

If you see this charge and aren’t expecting it, you have various options.

First, try to contact the fareway.com via one of the support methods we listed below and inquire about the charge. See if they will refund it and cancel any associated subscriptions you might have.

If the fareway.com refused to issue a refund or you cannot get in touch with the company, call your bank or financial institution and open a credit card dispute. Record screenshot evidence from your prior conversations with fareway.com, and use that to open your credit card dispute. Tell your bank or credit card issuer that you do not recognize the charge and do not recall signing up for the service.

If this sounds like too much of a hassle, you can have Chargeback do it for you.

Fareway Customer Service Info

If you need assistance, here's how you can get in touch with Fareway's support team.

Phone

1-800-582-2990

customerservice@fareway.com

Site

https://www.fareway.com/contact/

Disclaimer

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The information we provide is based on publicly available sources and user reports and may contain inaccuracies or become outdated over time. Our guides are intended for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as official company instructions or legal advice.

Consumers are solely responsible for reviewing their own contracts, terms of service, and refund or cancellation obligations before taking any action. Nothing on this site should be interpreted as legal, financial, or contractual guidance.

Chargeback does not encourage or condone disputing valid charges, misrepresenting transactions, or taking any action that could violate a company’s terms, service agreement, or applicable laws. We promote fair, transparent, and lawful communication between consumers and businesses.

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