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Payments & Refunds

Understand payment methods, receipts, failed transactions, and refund timelines.

Help Centre›Payments & Refunds

Know where your money stands

Use these checks to understand a charge and know what information to share when you need help.

STEP 01

Payment methods and charges

Review the payment options shown at checkout before paying. The amount due should be displayed before you confirm, including any disclosed fees or taxes.

AmountCurrencyCheckout summary
STEP 02

Payment pending or failed

A bank notification does not always mean a booking completed. Check your booking status first and avoid paying again until you know whether the original attempt succeeded.

Booking statusBank notificationTransaction time
STEP 03

Refunds and cancellations

Refund eligibility depends on the booking’s cancellation terms and the circumstances. Once a refund is approved, processing time can vary by payment provider and bank.

Cancellation policyApproval statusBank processing
STEP 04

Receipts and invoices

Keep your booking confirmation and payment receipt. If you need a business invoice, check the provider’s listing or ask the provider whether they can issue one.

ReceiptInvoice detailsBooking reference

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to questions people often ask about payments & refunds.

I was charged but have no booking

Do not retry immediately. Save the transaction reference, date, amount, and currency, then contact support so the payment can be checked.

When will my refund arrive?

First confirm that the refund has been approved or issued. Your bank or payment provider may need additional processing time.

Can support ask for my full card number?

Never send your full card number, PIN, password, or one-time passcode in a support message.

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