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St.George Bank offers clear criteria to determine if you qualify for a refund:

• Unauthorised or fraudulent charges: Any transactions you didn't authorise are refundable under St.George’s Secure Guarantee and the ePayments Code, ensuring you’re not liable for genuine fraud.
  
  
• Errors & duplicate charges: If you've been charged twice or billed incorrectly, St.George will refund these charges after verification.
  
  
• Goods or services issues: Qualify for refunds if items never arrived, were defective, or services weren’t provided as promised.
  
  
• Cancelled subscriptions or recurring charges: Eligible if you cancelled properly and were still billed (unless cancellation deadlines were missed).
  
  
• Bank fees charged by mistake: If St.George mistakenly charges fees or interest, refunds are available through their remediation program.
  
  

Exclusions to keep in mind: St.George typically doesn’t refund for “change of mind” purchases or valid charges. Disputes should ideally be lodged within 30 days, and certainly within Visa/Mastercard’s standard 120-day refund window.

Refunds are also unlikely if you agreed to non-refundable terms or missed cancellation deadlines.

To successfully claim a refund, follow these steps:

1. Contact the Merchant (If Safe): Quickly resolve minor issues directly with the business (often the fastest route).

2. Lodge Your Dispute with St.George: Use St.George Internet Banking or Mobile App (click "Dispute transaction") or call customer support at 13 33 30.

3. Confirmation & Reference Number: You'll receive a Dispute Reference Number via email or SMS. Save this to track your claim.

4. Investigation & Evidence: St.George investigates and may request further documentation (receipts, emails). Reply within 15 days to avoid losing your claim rights.

5. Temporary Credit (Provisional Refund): St.George usually issues a temporary credit during the investigation, clearly marked as “dispute credit.”

6. Merchant Response & Decision: If the merchant challenges your claim, you'll be notified and given a chance to respond with additional evidence.

7. Final Outcome: If successful, the temporary credit becomes permanent. If denied, you can escalate through channels like AFCA (Financial Ombudsman).

Throughout this process, you can always contact St.George at 13 33 30 or visit a branch with your reference number handy for faster assistance.

Typical processing times depend on the case complexity:

• Simple merchant refunds: Typically 2–7 business days.
  
  
• Formal disputes: Usually resolved within 2–6 weeks. Straightforward fraud and billing errors often resolved in around 21 days, complex disputes may take up to 45 days.
  
  

Speed Tips: Prompt action and quick response to bank requests dramatically speed up refunds. St.George proactively keeps you updated via SMS/email during the process.

Refunds from St.George always go directly into your account or card, never in cash:

• Direct Account/Card Credit: Refunds return electronically to your original payment method (fastest and most secure).
  
  
• Alternate Arrangements: If your account or card is closed, St.George redirects refunds to another active account you hold or issues a bank cheque or nominated bank transfer.
  
  
• Loan & Fee Refunds: Usually credited back to the originating account or your primary St.George account, reducing balances as needed.
  
  

Remember, refunds appear clearly on your transaction history as "Refund" or "Reversal."

Customers frequently encounter these common issues:

• Delayed or Missing Refunds: Merchant refunds may appear delayed, often processing within a week. Check transaction status with St.George if refunds appear partial or slow.
  
  
• Missing Dispute Deadlines: Always dispute promptly within 30 days (max. 120 days). Delays significantly reduce success chances.
  
  
• Insufficient Documentation: Always provide clear receipts, screenshots, and communications upfront to prevent dispute delays.
  
  
• Authorised Scams: Transactions approved by you under misleading circumstances aren’t automatic refunds. Always report them, though outcomes vary.
  
  
• Recurring Payment Pitfalls: Cancelling late or missing merchant terms may prevent refunds—cancel early and keep documentation.
  
  
• Annual Fee Refunds: Only refundable within certain timeframes after account opening; know policy specifics before closing accounts.
  
  
• Customer Service Issues: Call wait times or communication lags can occur - escalate unresolved cases to St.George’s Customer Advocate or AFCA if needed.