Return Protection

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Definition of 'Return Protection'

A common, but little-known credit card perk allowing cardholders to receive a refund for any item they purchase with the credit card that they are not satisfied with and that the merchant will not accept as a return. Return protection can be useful if the store's return period is shorter than the credit card's return protection period (30 days vs. 90 days, for example).
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Investopedia explains 'Return Protection'

This program may have a limit per item as well as an annual limit, such as $250 per item and $1,000 per year. To claim the refund, you will likely be required to submit items such as your original receipt and your credit card statement showing the purchase, and you will also likely be required to mail the item, in like-new condition, to the credit card company (effectively "returning" it). All of these things will have to be done within a certain time period for your refund request to be honored. Certain items are likely to be excluded from return protection policies, such as computer software, DVDs, CDs, motor vehicles, jewelry and more.
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'Return Protection'

  • Credit Card Perks You Never Knew You Had

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/07/credit-card-perks.asp
    ... features. Most cards offer purchase protection of some sort, such as return
    protection, price protection and extended warranties. ...

  • How Retailers Make The Most Of Black Friday - Investopedia.com

    http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/1111/How-Retailers-Make-The-Most-Of-Black-Friday.aspx
    ... post-sale problems. Some credit card firms offer warranty coverage, sale
    price protection and return protection. Warranty coverage ...

  • Consumer Protection Laws You Need To Know

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/10/know-your-consumer-protection-laws.asp
    ... Has the return time lapsed? Is the bike it still covered under warranty? ... Consumer
    protection laws are meant to protect us against these types of issues. ...

  • Segregated Funds: Investment Protection For Canadian Citizens

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/mutualfunds/09/segregated-funds.asp
    ... issued the fund fails, Assuris provides $60,000 worth of protection per account ... gains
    and the assurance of a minimum investment return guarantee, segregated ...

  • Are CDs Good Protection For The Bear Market?

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/bonds/08/CD-certificate-of-deposit-recession-bear-market.asp
    ... It's All About (Asset) Class.) Guaranteed Protection CDs are primarily a safe
    investment. They are guaranteed by the bank to return the principal and interest ...

  • Layoff Protection Plans: Good Deal Or Gimmick?

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/09/layoff-protection-plans.asp
    ... So, if you buy a new car under a layoff protection plan and suddenly find yourself
    without a job, you might be able to return your car for a refund or defer ...

  • Inflation Protection Shouldn't Be Complicated

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2009/Inflation-Protection-Shouldnt-Be-Complicated-CPI-SHV-FXY-IAU-DJP-TIP-WIP-UDN1116.aspx
    ... to changes in the US inflation rate by providing a real return, or a return above
    the rate ... Second, the fund over-complicates the idea of inflation protection. ...

  • Buy-Write ETFs That Provide Protection

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2009/Buy-Write-ETFs-That-Provide-Protection-PBP-PQBW-BWV-SPY1005.aspx
    ... Buy-Write ETFs That Provide Protection. ... For retail investors there are ways to hedge
    the downside and enhance the sideways return of market if we follow a ...

  • Are Return-Of-Premium Riders Worth It?

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/08/return-of-premium.asp
    ... Of course, adding this protection will raise the overall cost of the policy accordingly ...
    how to weight the decision of whether to sign up for a return-of-premium ...

  • The 6 Most Common Portfolio Protection Strategies

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/basics/11/5-portfolio-protection-strategies.asp
    ... Investors looking for longer-term protection can buy long-term equity anticipation
    securities ... account for a significant portion of a stock’s total return. ...

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