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How to Dispute a Charge or Request a Refund

Written by Bouncy Admin
Updated this week

If you believe you were charged incorrectly or would like to request a refund, this article explains your options and how to proceed.

When You Might Request a Refund

Common scenarios where a refund may be appropriate:

  • You were charged after cancelling your subscription

  • You were double-charged for the same billing period

  • A technical issue prevented you from using the service

  • You accidentally upgraded or subscribed to the wrong plan

  • A domain renewal was charged unexpectedly

How to Request a Refund

Step 1: Review Your Charges

Before requesting a refund, review your billing history to understand the charge:

  1. Go to Profile > Manage Billing

  2. In the Stripe Customer Portal, view your invoices

  3. Identify the specific charge you want to dispute

Step 2: Contact Bouncy Support

Send a support request with the following information:

  • Your account email address

  • The date and amount of the charge

  • The reason for your refund request

  • Any relevant screenshots (e.g., invoice, error messages)

You can reach support through:

  • The in-app support/contact option

  • Email to Bouncy's support address

Step 3: Wait for a Response

The support team will review your request and respond with a decision. Refund processing times depend on the specific situation.

Refund Policy

What Is Typically Refundable

  • Duplicate charges — if you were charged twice for the same period

  • Charges after cancellation — if you were billed after your subscription was cancelled

  • Technical failures — if a significant platform issue prevented you from using the service

What Is Typically Not Refundable

  • Partial month usage — if you used the service during the billing period, refunds for the remaining time are generally not issued

  • Downgrades — downgrading takes effect at the end of the billing period; the current period is not refunded

  • Domain purchases — domain registrations are generally non-refundable as the domain is registered on your behalf with a third-party registrar

  • Change of mind — choosing not to use the service after subscribing

How Refunds Are Processed

If a refund is approved:

  1. The refund is issued back to the original payment method (the card used for the charge)

  2. Refunds typically take 5-10 business days to appear on your statement

  3. You'll receive an email confirmation of the refund from Stripe

Disputing a Charge With Your Bank

We recommend contacting Bouncy support before disputing a charge with your bank or credit card company. Bank disputes (chargebacks) can result in your Bouncy account being suspended.

If you've already initiated a dispute with your bank:

  • Contact Bouncy support and let them know

  • Provide your bank's dispute reference number

  • The support team will work to resolve the issue

Preventing Unwanted Charges

  • Cancel before renewal — cancel at least a day before your next billing date to avoid charges

  • Disable domain auto-renewal — turn off auto-renewal for domains you don't want to renew

  • Check billing dates — review your next billing date in the Stripe Customer Portal

  • Update payment methods — keep your payment info current to avoid failed payment retries

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