PRET — Pret A Manger Bank Charge Explained

PRET on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for Pret A Manger, a retail company. Pret A Manger is a sandwich and coffee chain selling freshly made food, and it offers the Club Pret coffee subscription. One-off charges vary by purchase, while a fixed monthly amount is likely your Club Pret membership.

What Is the PRET Charge?

PRET is a transaction descriptor for Pret A Manger, a retail company.

Pret A Manger is a sandwich and coffee chain selling freshly made food, and it offers the Club Pret coffee subscription. One-off charges vary by purchase, while a fixed monthly amount is likely your Club Pret membership. They typically appear as PRET A MANGER or PRET.

This code appears on your bank statement because banks display a short payment reference — set by the merchant's payment processor — rather than the company's full trading name. The code PRET is the official identifier that Pret A Manger registered with Visa or Mastercard.

Is the PRET Charge Legitimate?

A charge from this merchant may relate to a purchase, subscription, trial or another transaction. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised. It may help to check your email for a receipt, or log into your Pret A Manger account to review recent activity.

How Do I Cancel or Dispute a PRET Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from Pret A Manger by checking your email for a receipt or logging into your account on their website.
  2. Cancel your subscription: If you no longer want the service, log in to Pret A Manger and cancel your subscription through account settings before the next billing date.
  3. Contact the merchant: If you do not recognise this entry, contact your bank or card issuer and ask them to confirm the transaction and merchant details. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised.
  4. Contact your bank: If the merchant does not resolve the issue, contact your bank or card issuer using the number on the back of your card. They can explain what options may be available and what information they need.

What Other Names Does Pret A Manger Use on Bank Statements?

Pret A Manger may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About PRET

What is PRET on my bank statement?

PRET is a bank statement transaction code for Pret A Manger, a retail company. Pret A Manger is a sandwich and coffee chain selling freshly made food, and it offers the Club Pret coffee subscription. One-off charges vary by purchase, while a fixed monthly amount is likely your Club Pret membership. They typically appear as PRET A MANGER or PRET. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Is PRET a scam?

A charge from this merchant may relate to a purchase, subscription, trial or another transaction. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised. It may help to check your email for a receipt, or log into your Pret A Manger account to review recent activity.

Why is PRET on my bank statement?

PRET appears on your statement because Pret A Manger processed a payment through their card payment provider. The code is set by their payment processor and is the official descriptor registered with Visa or Mastercard. Common reasons include a subscription renewal, a one-off purchase, or a trial period that has converted to a paid plan.

How do I cancel PRET?

If you do not recognise this entry, contact your bank or card issuer and ask them to confirm the transaction and merchant details. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised.

How do I get a refund for a PRET charge?

If you cannot resolve this with the merchant, contact your bank or card issuer. They can explain what options may be available for this type of payment and whether any time limits apply.

For more information about Pret A Manger and all its known transaction codes, visit the Pret A Manger merchant page.