The short answer
The registry records Food Lion as a possible interpretation of FOOD LION #77. This descriptor-to-company association has not passed claim-level evidence review. Compare the exact line, amount and posted status with your own receipt or account activity; the name alone cannot confirm the merchant or whether you authorized the payment.
What do the parts of FOOD LION #77 mean?
- #77
- A store, order or reference number. It often changes from one transaction to the next, so search without it.
The notes below are unreviewed registry explanations, not confirmation of merchant identity, authorization or current policy. Claim-level source review is pending for this entry.
Why is Food Lion on my statement?
Unreviewed registry note: An entry displayed as FOOD LION #77 on your bank account or credit card statement indicates an in-store or digital grocery transaction with Food Lion, an established supermarket chain operating across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States. Owned by Ahold Delhaize, Food Lion operates hundreds of regional supermarkets offering fresh produce and household goods. Similar to charges from regional grocers like HEB Grocery Store or Albertsons, checkout transactions typically show the brand name alongside the specific retail store number.
Unreviewed registry note: This line item appears after an in-person shopping visit, a pharmacy prescription payment, or an order placed through the Food Lion mobile app for curbside pickup. Online grocery orders often place a temporary authorization hold on your payment card to account for variable-weight items, with the final total settling after packing. Fuel purchases made at branded gas pumps can also initiate a temporary pump hold before posting the exact dollar amount.
Unreviewed registry note: To confirm the charge, compare your paper receipts or digital order history in the Food Lion app against the posted dollar amount on your statement. If the total does not align with your purchases, visit the customer service desk at that specific store location or call Food Lion customer support with your receipt details. If neither you nor an authorized card user shopped at Food Lion, notify your card issuer immediately to report potential card skimming.
What to do if you don't recognize it
Unreviewed registry note: If you see a Food Lion charge but haven't shopped there, it could be a sign of a compromised card or an authorized user making a purchase.
Unreviewed registry note: Review your recent receipts or ask family members. If you still cannot identify it, contact your card issuer immediately to report potential fraud.
Can I dispute a Food Lion grocery charge?
Unreviewed registry note: Yes, if you believe the charge from Food Lion is fraudulent or unauthorized, you can initiate a dispute directly with your credit card issuer. Make sure to first check with any joint account holders who might have made the purchase.
Does Food Lion charge a holding fee?
Unreviewed registry note: In most cases, Food Lion does not charge a holding fee for regular in-store purchases. However, online grocery orders or pickup services may place a temporary authorization hold that drops off once the final total is calculated and settled.
Independent reference — not affiliated with Food Lion. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.
Sources and evidence
Sources may support different parts of this page. A company homepage does not establish a statement descriptor, refund policy or contact detail. Check the claim notes and your own receipt before acting.
- Food Lion Official Site https://foodlion.com
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) https://www.consumerfinance.gov
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