Digital payments in malls sometimes puts you in trouble.

@aninditasen (15747)
Raurkela, India
October 31, 2022 8:06am CST
I visited the Reliance Smart store/mall on Saturday (29.10.22) after collecting my spectacles from the hospital to make some purchases. I paid them through UPI. Money got deducted from my account but didn't show in their computer. My son had to repay the amount in cash. They said that the stuck money would get refunded within 48 hours but it's past 48 hours and my money has not be refunded. I complained to their customer care but they are still beating round the bush. I think I shall wait for a day or two and if I don't get the money I shall have to inform the police. It's actually the store staff who are playing the fool. Have you ever faced such a situation?
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
20 Dec 22
Nope but when I made a withdrawal from ATM the money wasn't dispensed. It's deducted from my bank balance.
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@aninditasen (15747)
• Raurkela, India
20 Dec 22
It hasn't happened to me with my ATM.
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@aninditasen (15747)
• Raurkela, India
21 Dec 22
@Nakitakona The mall authorities refunded back the money after 15 days to my account.
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
21 Dec 22
@aninditasen What did you do to restore or get back your lost money?
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@mayka123 (16583)
• India
5 Nov 22
Have faced this situation with online payment but got refunded later.
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@mayka123 (16583)
• India
5 Nov 22
@aninditasen Ask them for a deadline so that you know when you need to follow up again.
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@aninditasen (15747)
• Raurkela, India
5 Nov 22
I am waiting as they have assured refund.
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@aninditasen (15747)
• Raurkela, India
6 Nov 22
@mayka123 They said they would refund it within 14 days.
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@shaggin (71662)
• United States
1 Nov 22
Oh no I would be so worried in your shoes. I really hope your money is returned soon.
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@aninditasen (15747)
• Raurkela, India
1 Nov 22
It hasn't been returned yet. I have to chase them by ringing them up time and again.
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@anil02 (24688)
• India
1 Nov 22
I am not using any digital payment my son is using but he never faced this situation inform police as early as possible
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@anil02 (24688)
• India
3 Nov 22
@aninditasen If you have believe on them than you can wait.
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@aninditasen (15747)
• Raurkela, India
4 Nov 22
@anil02 It's not belief but patience. I shall react after the stipulated time.
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@aninditasen (15747)
• Raurkela, India
2 Nov 22
They say it will be refunded within 14 days. If not I shall have to inform the police.
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@RebeccasFarm (86833)
• United States
31 Oct 22
Oh dear that is terrible. I am so sorry this happened and I hope you will get satisfaction. You are right, this is theft if they do not refund. I have had problems with refunds a few times but it always resolved.
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@aninditasen (15747)
• Raurkela, India
1 Nov 22
I hope my money too is refunded too. It happened to me with some other apps too.
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@Sojourn (13836)
• India
31 Oct 22
This happened to me with food delivery apps two times. Fortunately, I got my refunds within the deadline. You might call the bank mentioning the transaction id and enquire the status.
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@aninditasen (15747)
• Raurkela, India
1 Nov 22
The bank has no fault because my UPI transaction even showed the receipt. That means they have received the money. There must be some problem with there system.
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@aninditasen (15747)
• Raurkela, India
2 Nov 22
@Sojourn The store executive says now that it's going to be refunded within 14 days. Let's see what happens.
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@Sojourn (13836)
• India
1 Nov 22
@aninditasen These kind of unsuccessful transaction, remain stuck in the payment gateway. I hope you find a way to get them back without much hassle.
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@snowy22315 (170306)
• United States
31 Oct 22
I have had to wait for payments before, but I always got them at some point. Maybe online there was something I didn't get paid for once or twice,,,but those kinds of things are hard to prosecute.
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@aninditasen (15747)
• Raurkela, India
1 Nov 22
Yes, I had to pursue Meesho for long to get my money. I don't know how long Reliance smart will take.
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31 Oct 22
yes I agree with you
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@Beestring (13360)
• Hong Kong
31 Oct 22
What a hassle. Hope you got the matter sorted out soon. I haven't encountered such a situation.
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@aninditasen (15747)
• Raurkela, India
1 Nov 22
I haven't got it sorted yet. I have to pursue them.
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