Morgan V.
Beware: unjustified "processing fee"
I am writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction with my recent experience with Giftya. I was issued a refund for an unused gift card, which should have been a straightforward process. However, Giftya inexplicably deducted a $1.95 "processing fee" from my refund, and as of today, I have not even received the remaining $18. This fee was never disclosed during the initial purchase, and when I inquired about it, the response from their support team was unhelpful and dismissive. I received a generic email stating that the refund had been processed, with no attempt to justify this unexpected charge or provide a realistic timeline for when the funds would actually appear in my account. To deduct a fee from a refund, especially for an unused gift card, and then to not even deliver the promised remaining funds in a timely manner is completely unacceptable. It demonstrates a profound lack of transparency, incredibly poor customer service, and frankly, raises serious concerns about their business practices. I am currently out the full amount of the gift card minus their arbitrary fee, and I have no guarantee of when or if I will actually receive the majority of my money back. I would strongly advise potential customers to be extremely cautious when dealing with Giftya and to be aware of potential hidden fees and unreliable refund processes. This entire experience has been incredibly frustrating and financially negative. I will certainly not be using Giftya's services again in the future and will be exploring further avenues to recover my funds.
Response from GiftYaMay 19, 2025
Hi. We are sorry to read about your experience. The refund has been processed and should be reflected on the card used for the purchase. If you do not see it, our team will assist and provide you with a Trace ID you can provide the bank. We do not want our clients to have any negative experiences; we will process your additional $1.95 fee. For any more information or support please reply to the Ticket email or use [email protected]




