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Chargeback request to your card provider (Ireland)

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For someone in Ireland who paid by debit or credit card and did not get what they paid for — goods never delivered, faulty or not as described, a refund never paid, a payment taken twice — and could not settle it with the trader. The letter asks the card provider to raise a chargeback under the card scheme's rules and to answer in writing. Many providers have a free online dispute form that does the same job; ask the trader first.

  • Last updated November 3, 2026
  • Document in English
Consumer
English
Complaint & Appeal
Ireland
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1 page

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When to use this document

  • You paid by card in Ireland for goods that never came and the seller has vanished.
  • The trader refuses to refund you for a faulty item you paid for by card.
  • A payment was taken twice from your card and the shop will not sort it out.
  • You want your bank to get your money back from a trader through a chargeback.

What you fill in

The details the document asks for.

  • Sender
  • Sender's address
  • Town and county (e.g. Ennis, Co. Clare; or Dublin 8)
  • Sender's Eircode
  • Date
  • Card provider (bank or card company)
  • Card provider's postal address
  • Account number or last digits of the card
  • Merchant
  • Date of the transaction
  • Amount paid
  • Reason for the chargeback
  • What the complaint is about

Common questions

Is a chargeback a right given by law in Ireland?
No. It comes from the rules of the card schemes, such as Visa and Mastercard, which let your card provider ask the trader's bank for the money back when the trader did not deliver what you paid for. Providers use it as a matter of practice. A payment you never authorised is different: tell your provider at once, since the law on payment services gives you a separate right to a refund.
How long do I have to ask for a chargeback in Ireland?
The card schemes set the time limits, and card providers may apply their own, so ask as soon as you know that something has gone wrong — usually after first giving the trader a chance to put it right. Keep the receipt, the order confirmation and every message with the trader.
What can I do in Ireland if my card provider refuses a chargeback?
Ask for its final response in writing, with its reasons. If you think it acted unfairly, you can complain to the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (FSPO) (fspo.ie) within six years of the conduct complained of. You can still pursue the trader directly.

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