Swiped my card twice and not refunding for the wrong swipe

944 votes

Dear Sir/Madam,

Based on your information, If it is wrongly swiped,you can get the refund credited to the same account less than 15 days.If it is intentional then merchant has to initiate credit request with his banker. Please keep the receipt / Bill as proof till it get resolved.

If merchant refuse then escalate this with the management.

LawRato LawRato

883 votes

Hi,
Record Your Transactions : When you’re shopping with a debit card, it can be easy to lose track of transactions. Unlike a credit card, the money from your debit card is tied directly to your checking account. So it’s important to record your debits in a paper ledger or online checking account program.

Check Your Statement : Many people use online banking to check their account status. If you’re reviewing your statement and see that your debit card was charged twice for the same amount and on the same date, you know something is amiss. If you can find your original receipt, hold onto to it as way to document the transaction. Next, call the merchant and ask to speak to the manager. If the transaction was made online, call the customer service number and ask to speak to a supervisor.

Explain The Duplication : When talking with a store representative, explain what happened and ask for the duplicate charge to be reversed. Thanks to today’s technology, many businesses are can pull up sales records on-site and will be able to quickly see the double-charge on their end. In most cases, the transaction should be reversed within three to five business days.

Be Vigilant : Continue monitoring your account. If, after the proper amount of time has gone by, the refund from the duplicate charge is still not showing up in your account, contact a customer service rep at your financial institution. She can investigate the error from their end. She might ask you to visit a branch and complete a disputed charge form.

Challenge Any Fees : Most duplicate debit card charges are quickly corrected with no harm done. Occasionally, however, having a charge deducted from your account twice can cause your account to go into the red, triggering overdraft fees. Should this happen, explain the situation to the bank and ask it to refund the fees. If it won’t, ask the merchant to cover the fees since the overdraft stemmed from its mistake.

Our payment providers reserve the amount for every transaction attempt. However if the transaction fails your Bank will release the funds back to your bank account.Your bank will return your money to you in the incoming days, but how long it take for the funds to be released depends on your bank's policies.

We have seen the following times in different countries:

India: 10-20 business days (up to 1 month), In India if the transaction fails you have to contact your bank and claim the funds to them.We have seen that Indian banks usually take up to 20 business days to release the funds, so the faster you place your claim the sooner you will get your money.

Bear in mind as well that this is not under Sendly's control, funds release policies are up to each bank institution. USA/Europe: 3-8 Business days.

For more accurate information we recommend that you contact your bank directly.

Advocate Srinivasa Kudva LawRato