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Key Takeaways
- Payment refunds must be requested through the merchant first, as the merchant is responsible for verifying and approving the refund request.
- DOKU helps process payment refunds, while the estimated refund timeline depends on the payment method used.
- Understanding the payment refund process helps customers submit refund requests correctly and follow the applicable procedures.
Not sure who to contact when you need a payment refund: the merchant or DOKU?
Situations such as an undelivered item, a canceled order, or a service that does not meet expectations can leave customers unsure about the proper refund process. Understanding the refund process also helps you know who to contact and what to expect at each stage.
To ensure your refund is processed smoothly and efficiently, it is important to understand the parties involved and the steps required to request a refund.
Why Does Refund Happen?
A payment refund is the process of returning money to a customer after a successful transaction. Refunds may be requested certain circumstances, such as:
- The order was not received
- The item received does not match the order
- The merchant cancelled the order
- The service could not be provided as agreed
Because a refund is directly related to a completed transaction, the process involves two parties: the merchant, as the seller of the product or service, and DOKU as the payment service provider (payment gateway).
Payment Refund: Contact the Merchant or DOKU?
If you purchased a product or service from a merchant that uses DOKU as its payment gateway and need to request a payment refund, the merchant should always be your first point of contact.
This is because the merchant has complete information about your order, including the transaction status, shipping information, and applicable refund policy. The merchant will review and verify customer requests to determine whether it is eligible for a refund. If the refund is approved, the merchant will submit the refund request to DOKU for processing.
What is DOKU Role in the Payment Refund Process?
As a payment fintech company and payment gateway, DOKU helps process payments transactions and supports the refunds process for refunds requested by merchants.. In general, the decision to approve a refund rests with the merchant as the seller of the product or service.
How Does the Payment Refund Process Work?
In general, the payment refund process works as follows::
- The customer experiences an issue with their order or service.
- The customer contacts the merchant to request a refund.
- The merchant reviews/verifies the request and approves the refund if it meets the applicable terms and conditions.
- The merchant submits the refund request to DOKU
- DOKU processes the refund according to the applicable procedures, and once the process is complete, the refund amount is returned to the customer.
How Long Does a Refund Take?
The estimated refund timeline and process may vary depending on the payment method used and the verification process required before the refund is approved.
If you have difficulty contacting the merchant, DOKU can help provide the merchant's official contact channels so you can submit your refund request.
DOKU is committed to supporting smooth payment experience, including the refund process.
If you need further assistance or information regarding payment refunds for DOKU merchants, please contact our Customer Support team at care@doku.com
