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Using Credit Card

Hi,

I have negotiated the purchase of a paraglider from Hungary and I was wondering if I use my Credit card for the purchase I am protected if the item does not arrive. This is unlikely but better be sure.

If not I think I will need to arrange Escrow.

Many Thanks

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  • Gromitt
    Gromitt Posts: 5,063 Forumite
    Are you buying it from an individual or a company?
  • Individual.
    Unless he sells it to me through a school.
  • thenudeone
    thenudeone Posts: 4,462 Forumite
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    Purchases of £100 - £30k made anywhere in the world with a UK credit card are "protected" by s75, so you can sue the card company if things go wrong.

    But - How are you going to pay an individual with a credit card?

    The only way I can think of is with paypal, which is specifically excluded from s75 because paypal act as a financial intermediary.
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