Will credit card refund for goods not received?
Isabella Turner
Updated on February 01, 2026
There’s valuable hidden protection on credit, debit and charge cards called ‘chargeback’. If you don’t receive the goods or services you paid for, and the retailer is refusing to refund, you may still be able to get your money back.
Can I claim on my credit card for faulty goods?
Under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act, your credit card company is jointly liable if something goes wrong with a product or a service you’ve paid for by credit card. You can potentially claim for any breach of contract or misrepresentation by the company from which you’ve bought your goods.
How do I get my money back for goods not received?
If you paid for your non-delivered or late item by a debit card, contact the issuing bank and tell them that you want to use the ‘chargeback scheme’. If the bank authorises the request, they can request the seller’s bank reverse the payment and refund the amount back to your account.
How do I get a refund on a credit card purchase?
Call up your credit card provider and tell them what happened, and be ready to provide details of the time of the transaction and value of the purchase, and what went wrong. They might have to speak to the merchant first and take a few days to decide, or they could simply give you a refund on the spot.
What to do if you Cant get a refund on a credit card?
If your credit card provider refuses to offer you a refund, then you can refer your case to the Financial Ombudsman Service to resolve the issue independently. You will need a ‘letter of deadlock’ from the credit card provider, so ask them for that first. You have up to six years after the purchase to make a claim.
How can I get a refund on a purchase?
You will fill in the form, add your contact details, click on the item you wish to return, choose a reason for returning the purchase, and that is it. If your request is in line with the company’s guidelines, you will likely get a refund. Some of the digital content distributors have a self-service refund option on their website.
What to do if you buy something with a credit card?
There are steps you can take if you bought something by credit card, debit card, charge card or through PayPal. You can ask for a refund if you: It’s usually best to try to contact the trader.
What to do if a shop refuses to give you a refund?
If a shop or seller is refusing to give you a refund and you think you’re entitled to one, you can take them to a small claims court. This can be quite expensive, or you can refer your case to an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provider, which is usually paid for by the retailer.