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Refund Policy

This page explains how refund requests, exchange reversals, payment fees, and support steps work at ChinaitechPay in a clearer, easier-to-read format.

Last Updated: October 2, 2023 Support: customers@chinaitechpay.com

Please read these rules carefully before making a payment or requesting any refund.

1. General Refund Policy

This section outlines our general rules for all refund requests. Please read these rules carefully before requesting a refund.

1.1 You Must Confirm Eligibility First

Before requesting a refund, you must contact us to confirm if a refund is possible. Do not assume a refund will be granted. If you request a refund without our prior approval, you may lose your funds due to transaction fees and system limitations.

⚠️ WARNING: Unapproved refund requests often result in complete loss of funds because payment processors charge non-refundable fees.
1.2 Refund Processing Time

Approved refunds will be processed within 5 to 20 business days from the date of approval. Business days are Monday through Friday, excluding public holidays.

  • PayPal refunds: 5-10 business days
  • Cryptocurrency refunds: 10-20 business days (due to blockchain confirmation times)
  • Bank transfers: 10-20 business days
1.3 Payment System Fees are Deducted

All payment processing fees (charged by PayPal, banks, or cryptocurrency networks) will be subtracted from your refund amount. We cannot refund these fees because they are charged by third-party services.

1.4 Incorrect Payments are Not Refundable

If you send payment in the wrong currency, a wrong amount, or an incorrect payment type, you are not eligible for a full refund. Any refund issued in this case will have all fees deducted, and we may refuse the refund entirely.

1.5 Overpayments Will Be Lost

Do not send more than the requested amount without our written approval. If you overpay without our permission, you will lose the overpaid amount. We will not return it.

Example: If your exchange amount is $100 and you send $150 without approval, the extra $50 will NOT be refunded.
1.6 Payment Instructions Expire After 24 Hours

Payment instructions provided by us are valid for approximately 24 hours. If you do not pay within this time, your exchange request will be cancelled. Do not pay after cancellation, as you may lose your money. Always notify us after making a payment.

1.7 Finalized Exchanges Cannot Be Refunded

Once an exchange is marked as "Paid" or "Completed", it is considered final. We cannot process refunds at this stage. Always double-check all details (exchange rate, recipient address, amount, and currency) before confirming payment.

2. PayPal Refund Policy

This policy applies only to transactions made via PayPal.

2.1 Eligibility Requirements
  • You must confirm with us before requesting a refund through PayPal.
  • The transaction must be less than 30 days old.
  • The exchange must not be marked as "Paid" or "Completed".
2.2 Refund Amount Calculation

The amount you receive will be calculated as follows:

Refund Amount = Amount You Paid - 20% Administration Fee - PayPal Transaction Fees
2.3 Real Examples
You Paid (USD) 20% Admin Fee PayPal Fee (approx) Total Deduction You Receive
$10.00 $2.00 $0.59 $2.59 $7.41
$100.00 $20.00 $3.20 $23.20 $76.80
$140.00 $28.00 $4.20 $32.20 $107.80
2.4 Important Notes
  • Refunds will be sent back to your original PayPal account only.
  • Processing time: 5-10 business days after approval.
  • If your exchange is marked "Paid" or "Completed," no PayPal refund is possible.
  • PayPal dispute cases (chargebacks) will result in permanent account blocking.

3. Gift Card Refund Policy (Digital Products)

ChinaitechPay sells digital gift cards. Due to the nature of digital products, special rules apply.

3.1 All Gift Card Sales Are Final

Because digital gift cards are delivered instantly and cannot be returned, all sales are final and non-refundable once the code has been delivered to you.

❌ NO REFUNDS FOR: Lost codes, stolen codes, wrong purchase, changed mind, better price elsewhere, already redeemed codes.
3.2 Exception: Non-Functional or Inactive Codes

If your digital code is inactive due to a supplier error, we offer a resolution under these conditions:

  • You must contact us at customers@chinaitechpay.com within 24 hours of purchase.
  • You must provide your order number and a screenshot of the error.
  • We will investigate with our suppliers. You must cooperate fully.
  • If we confirm the code was inactive at delivery, we will issue a replacement code of the same value. No cash refund will be given.
3.3 No Support for Third-Party Platforms

We cannot provide any refunds or support for gift cards that were redeemed, sold, or transferred on unauthorized third-party platforms (such as Paxful, Noones.com, or similar peer-to-peer sites). Always redeem your gift card on its official platform (e.g., redeem an iTunes gift card only on the Apple App Store).

3.4 Your Responsibility After Delivery

We guarantee that every gift card is authentic and valid at the time of delivery. After delivery, you are responsible for securing the code. We are not responsible for lost, stolen, or unauthorized redeemed codes.

🔐 PRO TIP: Redeem your gift card immediately after purchase to prevent theft or loss.

4. Exchange Refund Policy (Cryptocurrency & Currency Exchange)

This policy applies when you exchange one currency for another (for example, exchanging cryptocurrency to USD or between different cryptocurrencies).

4.1 Exchange Rate Fluctuations

Cryptocurrency exchange rates change constantly. If you request a refund after an exchange, the exchange rate applied will be determined by us based on either:

  • The exchange rate on the day of the original exchange, or
  • The exchange rate on the day of your refund request.

We will choose the rate that is fair under the circumstances. You may receive less than expected due to rate fluctuations.

📉 Example: If Bitcoin drops 10% between your purchase and refund request, you may receive 10% less value.
4.2 Refund Fees for Cryptocurrency Payments

If you paid with cryptocurrency and the exchange cannot be completed, refunds will be processed in USDT (Tether) under these conditions:

  • Processing Fee: 20-30% of the amount we received (depends on the situation)
  • Blockchain Network Fees: Current network fees to send the refund to your wallet
  • Additional Costs: If your account was blocked or required re-verification, additional fees apply
4.3 Changing Amount or Currency

If you want to increase the payment amount or change the currency, you must inform us first and wait for our written approval. Payment instructions may change. Without our approval, do not send more than the requested amount. Overpayments will be lost.

4.4 Force Majeure

If force majeure events occur (such as unscheduled technical work by third-party payment services, exchange hacks, or government regulations), we reserve the right to delay fulfilling your exchange or refund until the issue is resolved.

5. Refund Amount Examples (What You Will Receive)

To make it clear how refunds work, here are real examples showing what you pay, what we deduct, and what you actually receive:

Amount You Paid (USD) Fee Deducted (USD) You Receive (USD) Percentage You Keep Explanation
$10.00 $2.00 $8.00 80% We deduct $2.00 as the refund processing fee.
$100.00 $20.00 $80.00 80% We deduct $20.00 as the refund processing fee.
$140.00 $30.00 $110.00 78.5% We deduct $30.00 (includes additional transaction costs).
$500.00 $100.00 $400.00 80% Standard 20% fee applies.
$1,000.00 $200.00 $800.00 80% Standard 20% fee applies.
$50.00 (Wrong Currency) $25.00+ $0 - $25.00 0-50% Incorrect payments may result in no refund or heavy fees.
⚠️ Important Note: The exact fee depends on your payment method, currency conversion costs, and blockchain network fees. The examples above are estimates. The final refund amount will be calculated when your refund is approved.

6. Detailed Fee Breakdown

Here is a complete breakdown of all fees that may be deducted from your refund:

Fee Type Percentage / Amount When It Applies Who Charges It
Administration Fee 20% of amount paid All approved refunds ChinaitechPay
PayPal Transaction Fee 2.9% + $0.30 (approx) PayPal refunds only PayPal
Crypto Network Fee Varies by blockchain ($1 - $50+) Crypto refunds only Blockchain network
Currency Conversion Fee 1-5% Different currency than USD Bank / Payment processor
Wrong Payment Penalty Up to 100% of overpayment Incorrect amount/currency ChinaitechPay
Chargeback Fee $20 - $50 + full amount If you dispute with bank/PayPal Bank / Payment processor
Re-verification Fee $10 - $50 If account required re-verification ChinaitechPay

7. How to Request a Refund (Step-by-Step)

Follow these steps carefully to request a refund:

  1. Step 1: Do NOT request a refund directly through PayPal or your bank
    This will cause delays and may result in losing your funds permanently.
  2. Step 2: Contact us first
    Email us at customers@chinaitechpay.com with your order number and reason for refund.
  3. Step 3: Wait for our response
    We will respond within 24-48 hours to confirm if a refund is possible.
  4. Step 4: Follow our instructions
    If approved, we will provide specific instructions for the refund process.
  5. Step 5: Wait for processing
    Refunds take 5-20 business days to complete. We will notify you when sent.
✅ Good to know: You can check your refund status anytime by emailing us with your order number.

8. Frequently Asked Questions

Answer: No. Once a transaction is completed, we do not offer refunds simply because you changed your mind. All sales are final except for inactive gift card codes (within 24 hours).

Answer: Refunds take 5 to 20 business days from the date of approval. PayPal refunds are fastest (5-10 days), while cryptocurrency refunds take longer (10-20 days) due to blockchain confirmations.

Answer: Refund fees cover transaction costs, processing time, and operational resources. Payment processors like PayPal also charge non-refundable fees. We cannot absorb these costs.

Answer: Opening a dispute (chargeback) without contacting us first will result in permanent account blocking. You will also be responsible for all chargeback fees ($20-50), and we may pursue legal action for fraudulent disputes.

Answer: No. Once a gift card code has been redeemed, it cannot be refunded or replaced under any circumstances.

Answer: Contact us immediately. Refunds for wrong currency payments are not guaranteed and will have heavy fees deducted. You may lose up to 50% or more of your payment.

Answer: No. As shown in the examples: $10 → $8, $100 → $80, $140 → $110. You will always receive less than you paid due to fees.

Answer: Force majeure means unexpected events outside our control (hacks, government actions, technical failures). In these cases, refunds may be delayed until the issue is resolved. Your patience is appreciated.

9. Quick Reference: Refund Amount Calculator

Use this simple guide to estimate your refund:

You Paid: $10

Fee: $2
You Receive: $8

You Paid: $100

Fee: $20
You Receive: $80

You Paid: $140

Fee: $30
You Receive: $110

You Paid: $500

Fee: $100
You Receive: $400

💡 Formula: Refund Amount = Amount You Paid - Processing Fees - Transaction Fees - Network Fees

10. Our Final Decision

We analyze every situation carefully and consider all factors to protect our clients' best interests. However, in exceptional circumstances, the final decision on any refund or exchange is made solely by our company. By using our services, you agree to this policy.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

📧 Need Help?

Contact our customer support team:

Email: customers@chinaitechpay.com

Response time: 24-48 hours (Monday-Sunday)