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Charged twice at restaurant, they say I haven't been

I had a meal out over New Years and paid on credit card. After paying the bill and being given an itemised receipt I noticed I'd been charged for a drink I hadn't had so was given a refund for that whilst still in the restaurant.
A few days later when checking my statement online I noticed I'd been charged the initial amount, been part refunded, and then charged what the bill should have been. I'd been charged double. I waited a couple for days for the payment to clear, as that has happened once before and the duplicate payment disappeared, however both charges are there to be paid.
I contacted the restaurant who told me that only one charge appeared once on their system and they will have to call me back.
What are my rights and what should I be saying to them when they call me? I have a copy of the online statement ready to send to them, should this be enough or do I need to contact my bank?
Thanks

Comments

  • dalesrider
    dalesrider Posts: 3,447 Forumite
    How many times did you enter your PIN?

    Could just be a processing error.

    See where you get with the restaurant. If they won't assist (give them 14 days) if not resolved them call your card provider
    Never ASSUME anything its makes a
    >>> A55 of U & ME <<<
  • arcon5
    arcon5 Posts: 14,099 Forumite
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    Photocopy your statement and show them it
  • Hintza
    Hintza Posts: 19,420 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    arcon5 wrote: »
    Photocopy your statement and show them it

    But just check with the card company first.
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