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Accidentally paid wrong person on PayPal - can I get my money back?

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HeyMacWey · 18/08/2016 17:25

I'm such a tit - was riding and put Co.uk instead of.com in the email address.

Can I get my money back?

I've emailed the accidental recipient but will be relying on goodwill for them to return it. I paid under goods/Services so have buyer protection but don't think this covers 'buyer inputting wrong details'.

Does anyone know if my money is lost forever?

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delilahbucket · 20/08/2016 22:09

Ring PayPal. You may not have paid anyone at all if that email doesn't have an account attached to it. PayPal customer services are very good.

TheRealAdaLovelace · 20/08/2016 22:12

cant you just cancel the payment? or has the money been claimed?

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HeyMacWey · 21/08/2016 09:17

No option to cancel the payment. However the accidental recipient has just refunded me. Phew.

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