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Expedia Refund Policy

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Summary

Expedia offers refunds within Depends on the rules of your booking; eligible reservations may be refundable during the cancellation window shown in Trips, while some add-ons such as Cancel for Any Reason allow cancellation up to 24 hours before the first leg of the trip.. Processing time: Expedia says it may take up to 24 hours to process the refund, after which your bank or payment service posts the money on its own timeline.. Refund methods include amount refunded and less non-refundable fees. Refunds are subject to non-refundable fees..

Refund Window

Depends on the rules of your booking; eligible reservations may be refundable during the cancellation window shown in Trips, while some add-ons such as Cancel for Any Reason allow cancellation up to 24 hours before the first leg of the trip.

Processing Time

Expedia says it may take up to 24 hours to process the refund, after which your bank or payment service posts the money on its own timeline.

Refund Method

Amount refunded

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How to Get a Refund — Step by Step

  1. 1Go to Trips.
  2. 2Select the booking you wish to cancel.
  3. 3Select Change or cancel.
  4. 4Follow the instructions provided.
  5. 5Be aware of policies, restrictions, and fees before finalizing cancellation.

When You Can Get a Refund

  • Refunds are subject to non-refundable fees.
  • For flights, contact the airline directly for cancellations and refunds.
  • Airlines may require relevant proof (e.g., medical certificate) for flight refunds.

All Refund Methods

  • Amount refunded
  • Less non-refundable fees

Partial Refunds

  • Partial payments are refunded minus non-refundable fees.

Additional Notes

  • Refunds are based on refund basics.
  • If a deposit or partial payment was charged, that amount will be refunded.

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