Try the merchant first. The bank is the second step.

Updated 2026-10-26 3 steps ~2 min Visa · Mastercard

“I was charged for an order I never received.”

What to do now

Try these in order. Stop as soon as one works.

  1. Collect the evidence

    Save the order screen, the payment record, and the receipt. Screenshot the merchant chat.

    About 5 min
  2. Request a refund from the merchant

    Use the order page or the merchant's support chat. Ask for a written confirmation.

    About 10 min
  3. File a dispute with your bank

    Send the evidence and explain that the service was not delivered. Ask for a chargeback.

    About 15 min

Why this happens

Ranked by how often it is the cause.

The refund is still pending on the merchant side.

Open the order in the app and check the refund status.

Likelihood: high

The charge belongs to a different order or a deposit.

Match the amount and time with your receipts.

Likelihood: medium

The card issuer's dispute window has passed.

Contact your bank as soon as the merchant stops responding.

Likelihood: low

If that does not work

Get out of the queue first. Solve the payment later.

  • Accept a cash refund

    Only if the merchant offers it and you can count the notes.

  • Use the platform's support channel

    Marketplace orders often have a built-in dispute form.

  • Claim on travel insurance

    Some policies cover non-delivery and card fraud.

Still stuck after all three steps? A 15-minute screen share usually finds the failing step. See how remote help works →

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