Refund dispute timeline
Suggested chronology events when a refund was promised or expected but has not landed.
- Order placed / booking made (amount paid, order number).
- Goods received or service date (if relevant).
- Cancellation, return started, or complaint raised.
- Return posted / collection arranged (tracking if any).
- Seller confirms return received or cancellation accepted.
- Refund promised (quote their words and any date they gave).
- Follow-up chases when the refund did not appear.
- Bank or card statement checked — still no refund (date of check).
- Any credit note, partial refund, or refusal recorded.
Label evidence: order confirmation, return receipt, chat/email promising refund, and bank screenshot showing absence of the credit. Pair with the refund dispute page and complaint email evidence.
Disclaimer:
CaseFirst is legal technology, not a law firm. This timeline guide is organisational only — not legal advice on refunds or chargebacks.
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