BuyerProtection-seller_guaranteed (2024)

The list below is our full range of guarantees provided by AliExpress sellers, and how they protect you:

On-Time Delivery

Full refund if product isn’t received in guaranteed delivery time

How can I protect myself from late deliveries?

Always check the seller's On-time Delivery guarantee time and make sure your desired delivery date falls within this time-frame.

What can I do if my order doesn't arrive within the seller's guaranteed delivery time?

You can submit refund requests up to 15 days after your order has been completed. You can do this by opening a dispute in the order details page. Please note that you can only open one dispute per order.

Returns & Refund

The items I received were not as described by the seller. What can I do?

Any product delivered to you that fails to match the seller’s description is eligible for a refund. You can also work out a solution that is agreeable to both you and the seller.

Domestic Returns

Return any product to a warehouse in your country

What if I am simply unhappy with my purchase? Can I get a refund, even if there is nothing wrong with the product?

Yes, any product that is covered by Domestic Returns can be returned domestically, as long as it is unused and in perfect condition. No questions asked.

Guaranteed Genuine

Get a full refund if you received a counterfeit product

How can I ensure the products I purchase are genuine?

On AliExpress.com you can find many sellers who offer Guaranteed Genuine products.

What other protections can I get for products that are not genuine?

All Guaranteed Genuine products have been verified by AliExpress. Should you still receive a counterfeit product, you will get a full refund (shipping costs included).

On-time Delivery

All sellers on AliExpress.com are required to guarantee that their products are delivered on time, this is also known as On-time Delivery. On each product page you can find within how many days a seller ships out a product and within how many days this product should be delivered. On-time Delivery starts the moment the sellers has shipped out the product. If you have purchased anything on AliExpress.com, but didn't receive it within the seller’s guaranteed delivery time, you can get a full refund.

Scope of Guarantee

All products on AliExpress.com are guaranteed to be delivered within 60 days (90 days for deliveries to Russia,120 days for deliveries to Brazil). If you buy any product through the site, you are protected if you don't receive your order on time.

Full refunds are not available under the following circ*mstances:
1. Your order did not arrive due to factors within your control (i.e. providing the wrong shipping address)
2. Your order did not arrive due to exceptional circ*mstances outside the seller’s control (i.e. not cleared by customs, delayed by a natural disaster)
3. Other exceptional circ*mstances outside the control of AliExpress.com
4. Unauthorized charges made to your bank account (e.g. if you bypassed AliExpress and made a payment directly to the seller)

Guaranteed Protection Period

You can submit refund requests up to 15 days after your order has been completed. You can do this by opening a dispute in the order details page. Please note that you can only open one dispute per order.

Conditions for Submitting Refund Requests

1. You didn't receive your order within the guaranteed delivery time.
2. You can submit refund requests up to 15 days after your order has been completed. You can do this by opening a dispute in the order details page. Please note that you can only open one dispute per order.

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Returns & Refund Guarantee

Returns & Refund is a guarantee provided by sellers for every product they sell on AliExpress.com.
When you receive a product that was bought and paid for on our site, and you find it is not as described or is of low quality, you can contact the seller to resolve these problems (according to the seller's set of returns guarantees).You will then be able to request a full refund and return the item, or keep the item and agree a partial refund with seller.

Scope of Guarantee

All products on AliExpress.com have the Returns & Refund guarantee. Any product bought through the site is protected if the items you received are not as described.

The following situations are not included:
1. An item you claim is not as described, but the seller can prove that it is.
2. Items are as described, but you no longer want them (unless the seller offers Easy Returns)

Guaranteed Protection Period

You can submit refund requests up to 15 days after your order has been completed. You can do this by opening a dispute in the order details page. Please note that you can only open one dispute per order.

Conditions for Submitting Refund Requests

You can submit refund requests up to 15 days after your order has been completed. You can do this by opening a dispute in the order details page. Please note that you can only open one dispute per order.

Return Shipping Fee

If you agreed with the seller to return your item, please also check the seller’s shipping terms. If the seller pays the return shipping fee, please make sure you first agree on the shipping method and how the seller will pay you back the shipping fee.

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Domestic Returns

Domestic Returns is an extra return policy that sellers may choose to offer on AliExpress.com.Products which fall under this return policy can be returned domestically, as long as they are unused and in the original packaging.
With Domestic Returns, you get an extra 15 days (on top of the on-time delivery date) to decide if you want to keep or return the item.

Scope of Return Policy

Not all products on AliExpress.com come with Domestic Returns. Sellers can choose to offer this extra service, and will most likely do so if they are using a warehouse which is located in your country.

Meaning of 'unused and in the original packaging'

1. Goods which have been taken out of their original packaging cannot be sold again by the seller and can therefore not be returned.
2. Goods should be returned in the exact same packaging as in which they were received, including accessories, manuals, invoices, tags, etc.
3. Goods or accessories which show signs of being used or damaged will not be accepted for returns.
4. Goods that have been washed, worn, damaged or had tags removed from, will not be taken back by the seller.
5. Jewelry, watches, accessories, glasses or similar products which have been used, customized, carved, changed or damaged can also not be returned.

Guaranteed Protection Period

With Domestic Returns you get an extra 15 days, on top of the order completion date, to decide if you want to keep or return the item. The order completion date and time can be found in your order details.

Conditions for Submitting Refund Requests

1. Only if a seller offers Domestic Returns will you able to apply for a refund under this policy.
2. The product should be unused and in its original packaging.

Refunds do not apply if:
You did not receive your items and forgot to apply for a refund on time (=on-time delivery date + 15 days).

Return Shipping Fee

You will only have to pay a domestic shipping fee, as the items need to be returned to a warehouse in your country.

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Guaranteed Genuine

Guaranteed Genuine is an additional guarantee that sellers may offer for some of their products sold on AliExpress.com. If the item you purchased under this guarantee is confirmed to be counterfeit, you will get a full refund (shipping costs included) from the seller.

Scope of Guarantee

Not all products on AliExpress.com come with this guarantee. Sellers can choose to offer this extra service, and will most likely do so if they have products belonging to the following categories:

Fine jewelry, electronic cigarettes, computers, communication devices, consumer electronics, watches, sportswear and accessories.

Guaranteed Protection Period

You can submit refund requests up to 15 days after your order has been completed. You can do this by opening a dispute in the order details page. Please note that you can only open one dispute per order.

Conditions for Submitting Refund Requests

1. The product you purchased must be labelled as Guaranteed Genuine.
2. You can submit refund requests up to 15 days after your order has been completed. You can do this by opening a dispute in the order details page. Please note that you can only open one dispute per order.
3. You will be asked to submit as much evidence as you can to prove that the item you purchased is counterfeit.

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BuyerProtection-seller_guaranteed (2024)

FAQs

How does PayPal buyer protection work for sellers? ›

If you received an unauthorized payment or a buyer claims he never received his item, our Seller Protection can help you get the full amount of an eligible payment, subject of the Claim, Chargeback, or Reversal and waive the Chargeback Fee, if applicable.

What does buyer protection cover? ›

The Buyer Protection protects customers against three main risk scenarios: The goods ordered from you do not arrive. The money is not refunded after the customer has returned the goods. Your online shop files for insolvency.

What items are not covered by PayPal buyer protection? ›

What's not Covered? Intangible items like services, real estate, motorized vehicles (of any kind), custom made items, travel tickets, industrial machinery (for manufacturing), prepaid or gift cards, anything you buy in person, or items that violate PayPal's policies or eBay's policies.

Will PayPal refund me if seller doesn't? ›

Full Refunds

If an item doesn't arrive or match the seller's description, we'll help you recover the full purchase price (up to $20,000), including shipping costs.

Will PayPal refund me if I get scammed? ›

When you pay for an eligible item from your PayPal account and you don't receive your order, or it shows up significantly different than described, you may be eligible for a refund under PayPal's Purchase Protection program.

How much does a seller pay for purchase protection on PayPal? ›

PayPal protection policy is offered to customers at free of cost and there will be no charges levied to seller for opening a dispute. You have 20 days from the date dispute opened to resolve it with the seller. If you can't come to a resolution, you can escalate the dispute.

Does the seller get the buyer protection fee? ›

There are no fees to pay as a seller, unlike on Ebay. Instead the buyer pays a protection fee as well as covering the postage of the item. Sellers can purchase extra features to try to get their item sold faster (see below).

How good is PayPal buyer protection? ›

PayPal Purchase Protection is excellent for buyers looking for extra coverage when purchasing online, but it is not all-encompassing. Some items fall outside their coverage, meaning you may need to look for other ways to protect yourself by taking extra steps when completing transactions.

Who pays for PayPal buyer protection? ›

There is no fee for PayPal Purchase Protection. The company also has a Seller Protection program, but the two aren't really related.

Does PayPal favor buyer or seller? ›

PayPal decides based on what is best for PayPal. They will decide for the user, because they know the user may pay with another payment method, while the merchant will still need them. Unless they know the seller monitors disputes. If they do, they will try to please both by deciding 50/50 in case of multiple disputes.

Does PayPal offer any seller protection? ›

For unauthorized payment issues, a payment is eligible for Seller Protection if it is marked as eligible on the Transaction Details page. Requirements for Seller Protection: For physical items: Ship the item to the address on the Transaction Details page.

What happens if seller never responds to PayPal dispute? ›

How will the claim be processed with PayPal? If a claim is filed, you as the seller would be asked to respond within 10 days. If you don't respond, the claim will automatically close in the customer's favor — and a full refund will be issued.

Can a seller refund through PayPal? ›

You can offer a partial or full refund. Issuing a full refund automatically closes a dispute. If a buyer accepts a partial refund offer, we close the dispute. If you offer a partial refund of less than the buyer requested, the buyer can accept or deny your offer.

Does PayPal protect both buyer and seller? ›

PayPal Purchase Protection allows buyers to request a refund if an item they purchase online using PayPal does not arrive, is damaged, or is significantly different from its description. The program facilitates dispute resolution between buyers and sellers, offering a layer of security for online transactions.

Does PayPal protect the buyer or seller? ›

Buyer Protection covers all eligible online purchases where PayPal is used, as well as payments made through our website. To take advantage of Buyer Protection, we require, among other things, that accounts be kept in good standing and ask that a dispute be filed within 180 days of your purchase or payment.

How am I covered by PayPal buyer protection? ›

PayPal Buyer Protection may apply when you encounter these specific problems with a transaction: You didn't receive your item from a seller (referred to as an “Item Not Received” claim), or. You received an item, but the item isn't what you ordered (referred to as a “Significantly Not as Described” claim).

How to claim PayPal buyer protection? ›

Log in to your PayPal account. Open a dispute in the Resolution Center within 180 calendar days of your purchase, by clicking on “Dispute a Transaction” under “Report a problem”. Select the transaction and click Continue.

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