Yeah. Sorry to hear that you have problems when trying get a refund. Happens here all the time. It's just how things roll here in PayPal. Good news is, you will eventually get it. It might drive you nuts, and you might loose some sleep, but not your money! Hey - it's PayPal and they will not leave you hanging. At least I hope so. 👀 Just hang in there. Try to stay positive. Best thing you can do, is give them a call or drop them a line on the Message Center. Describe your problem as clearly and briefly as possible and I am sure they will help you.
If the initial purchase was made from a bank account (and not debit card) and the transfer is declined at all then yes it should bounce back to your paypal balance, allow 14 days and if no sign contact customer services for a trace.
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