Can I get a refund for a service?
Andrew Mclaughlin
Published Feb 28, 2026
consumers will normally be entitled to a refund for any services they have already paid for but that are not provided by the business or which the consumer is not allowed to use because of lockdown laws (this may be a partial refund of the total amount the consumer has already paid, to reflect the value of the services …
Can Trading Standards get money back?
Trading Standards can take businesses to court or stop them operating, but they won’t help you fix your problem – for example, they can’t help you get a refund. You can get help with your consumer problem from the Citizens Advice consumer service.
What to do if you are not happy with a service?
If you’ve paid a person or business to do a service – for example, give you a haircut, make a wedding cake or provide transport – and it hasn’t been done with care and skill, you can: ask them to do it again, if it’s possible. ask for a discount.
Do you want to get your money back?
Home › Blog › We want to get your money back! We want to get your money back! “They got me.” If you’ve ever been taken in by a bogus product or service, that may be the first thing you think just as you get that sinking feeling in your stomach.
Do you have to give your money back if you change your mind?
Therefore they don’t have to give you a refund simply because you have changed your mind. Only if one of your statutory rights is breached (i.e. that the item is damaged, of poor quality or not fit for purpose) do they have to give you your money back. Shops will often tell you they will only give a refund on production of proof of purchase.
When does the FTC want to get your money back?
When the FTC sues a company that made deceptive claims about its products or services, we strive to get people refunds as part of the resolution of the case. The amount depends on how much the defendants are able to pay, how much the court orders for refunds, and how many people apply for a refund.
Can a consumer get their money back if they don’t deliver?
If they are not, and the consumer has not ‘accepted’ the goods then the consumer is entitled to his or her money back.”