HAQM Pay A-to-z Guarantee for buyers
What is the HAQM Pay A-to-z Guarantee?
We want you to buy with confidence when using HAQM Pay. That is why we guarantee the condition of the item you buy and its timely delivery when you use HAQM Pay on eligible third-party websites. We’ll inform you if a third-party merchant site is ineligible for the HAQM Pay A-to-z Guarantee. Our dedicated customer support team is always here to assist you, even if your order doesn’t qualify for the HAQM Pay A-to-z Guarantee.
Note: The following policy applies to the purchases made on third-party sites using HAQM Pay. For details about A-to-z Guarantee protection for purchases made on the HAQM website, see A-to-z Guarantee.
When am I covered under the HAQM Pay A-to-z Guarantee?
You can file an HAQM Pay A-to- Guarantee claim if you purchased physical goods from a third-party merchant offering HAQM Pay as a payment method and one of the following conditions apply:
- The merchant failed to deliver the item by 3 calendar days past the maximum estimated delivery date for an
order or 30 days from the order date, whichever is sooner.
Note: If you refuse a delivery, your claim may not be covered by the HAQM Pay A-to-z Guarantee. - You received the item, but the item was defective, damaged, or materially different than as depicted in the merchant's description.
- You returned the item in agreement with the merchant, but didn't receive the agreed refund after the merchant received it.
- The merchant didn’t accept the return of the item as per their website's return policy.
- The merchant charged more than the amount you authorized for your purchase.
Exclusions from coverage
The HAQM Pay A-to-z Guarantee doesn’t cover the following items and situations:
- Payments for services (including food delivery services and intermediary services for passenger transportation)
- Digital merchandise
- Cash or stored value instruments
- Bill payments
- Charitable donations
- Political contributions
- Prohibited items listed in the HAQM Pay Acceptable Use Policy
- If you paid by credit card and the issuing bank has initiated a chargeback
- Damage or loss that occurs to goods after they are delivered to the destination you provided to your merchant (including a freight forwarder)
- Orders from ineligible merchants
Claims timeframes
To submit a claim, you must wait 15 days from the charge date, from that point, you have 75 days to proceed. Within these timeframes, you can submit the claim:
- After you contacted the merchant and waited 2 calendar days for the merchant to address the issue, but it wasn’t resolved.
- After you returned an item and waited 14 calendar days after the merchant’s receipt of the returned item to receive a refund or 30 calendar days to receive a replacement.
- Within 14 days of receipt to request return information after contacting the merchant for receiving an item from your order and it is damaged, defective, or materially different from the item depicted in the third-party merchant's description. If your return doesn't have tracking information, your claim might not be covered by the HAQM Pay A-to-z Guarantee.
Note: If your item becomes defective more than 30 days past the shipment date and it is under warranty, consider contacting the manufacturer for repair or replacement.
How much coverage will I receive?
You’re eligible to receive up to 2,500 USD of the purchase price, including shipping charges. Your reimbursement may be provided in any form determined by HAQM, including through a refund to your original payment method or to your HAQM.com Gift Card Balance. HAQM.com Gift Cards are subject to Terms and Conditions and can only be used to purchase eligible goods and services on HAQM.com and certain related sites as provided in those Terms and Conditions.
How much does it cost?
The A-to-z Guarantee is completely free for buyers. We're committed to creating a safe buying experience on the HAQM website and when using HAQM Pay on third-party websites.
How do I contact an HAQM Pay merchant?
To contact an HAQM Pay merchant, go to Transaction disputes and see the Contacting merchants to resolve an issue section for instructions.
How do I file an HAQM Pay A-to-z Guarantee claim?
To file an HAQM Pay A-to-z claim, follow these steps:
- Sign in to HAQM Pay with your HAQM credentials.
- On Your HAQM Pay Activity page, find the corresponding transaction, and then click Details & Support.
- Click File an A-to-z Guarantee claim.
HAQM Pay A-to-z Guarantee claim reasons
When filing an HAQM Pay A-to-z Guarantee claim, you can choose one of the reasons in the following table.
Note: After you’ve selected a reason, choose one of the corresponding reason’s options and add a commentary with any other relevant information about your issue.
Reason |
Use when |
Reason’s options |
I returned my order |
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Received no refund You returned the item but didn’t receive a refund from the merchant. Received no replacements The merchant promised a replacement, but you didn’t receive a replacement. Received insufficient credit The merchant issued you a refund, but it's less than what you expected. Ordered wrong items You returned an item you ordered by mistake. |
I didn't receive my item or received it late |
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Received item late and want to return the item The item arrived after the estimated delivery date, and you want to return the item to the merchant rather than keep it. Did not receive full order or part of the order Some or all items in the order haven’t been delivered to you yet. Received item late and would like to receive shipping credit The item arrived beyond the estimated delivery date, but you would keep it if the merchant issued you a refund for your shipping costs. |
My order contained damaged, defective, or incorrect items |
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Wrong version or edition You received the item ordered, but it's a different version or edition than what appeared on the product page. Item condition or details not as described You received the item ordered, but it was a different condition (for example, used or refurbished instead of new) or had an important detail that wasn’t explained on the product page. Item was completely different from what was ordered Merchant mistakenly sent an incorrect item. (for example, audio CD instead of DVD). Missing parts or components The item is missing parts or components (for example, camera kit was supposed to include a tripod, but it wasn’t received). Item defective during first use When you tried to first use the item, it didn’t work (for example, HDTV didn’t turn on). Item defective after first use The item didn’t work or was broken on second or subsequent use. Damaged item The item delivered was visibly damaged (for example, plastic storage that you ordered had chipped pieces). |
I was charged more than I expected |
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How do I check my HAQM Pay A-to-z Guarantee claim status?
To view your claim status after submitting it, follow these steps:
- Sign in to HAQM Pay with your HAQM credentials.
- On Your HAQM Pay Activity page, find the corresponding transaction, and then click Details & Support.
- On the purchase details page, you can see the claim status.
Note: HAQM Pay will also send you updates about your claim to the email address associated with your HAQM account.
How do I cancel a pending HAQM Pay A-to-z Guarantee claim?
If you reached a resolution with the merchant, you can withdraw your claim by replying to our initial claim confirmation email or following these steps:
- Sign in to HAQM Pay with your HAQM credentials.
- On Your HAQM Pay Activity page, find the corresponding transaction, and then click Details & Support.
- Click Withdraw claim.
I submitted an HAQM Pay A-to-z Guarantee claim which was resolved in my favor, and later I received the lost or correct item. What do I do?
Contact HAQM Pay customer service.
Why was my HAQM Pay A-to-z Guarantee claim denied?
Claims can be denied for a variety of reasons. The common reasons for a claim denial include:
- The item received was the same as described by the merchant.
- The item was received and the merchant provided verification of delivery.
- You didn’t respond to a request for further information.
- The claim was filed because of customer remorse rather than an actual issue with the item.
- You filed a chargeback with your payment processor or bank.
- You were unwilling to return the item to the merchant.
How do I appeal an HAQM Pay A-to-z Guarantee denied claim?
If your HAQM Pay A-to-z Guarantee claim is denied, you can appeal the decision. To make an appeal, just reply to our claim denied email.