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Considering this, why do credit card refunds take so long?

Simple Answer: Even when merchant immediately processes a refund on your credit card, the bank has up to a certain number of days (usually 5-7) to process that refund and put it on your credit card account. They hit your account right away, because that starts the clock ticking on interest they can charge you.

Beside above, can you get a refund on Mastercard? If the goods or services you bought with your card, are not as described, damaged, or are never received, you can ask your card issuer to process a refund request.

Considering this, what happens when a refund is issued to a credit card?

In the event that an item purchased with a credit card is returned, the retailer will issue a refund to your credit card account instead of issuing funds directly to you. Remember, the merchant is actually paid by the credit card issuer during a credit card transaction and not by the consumer.

Are debit card refunds instant?

When you make a debit card purchase, the money is transferred out of your bank account to the merchant. The bank cannot issue an immediate refund to your debit card because the process is instant, and your money is no longer there. If you need a refund, you must contact the merchant to process the request for a refund.