There's a little-known piece of legislation that turns any credit card into a financial
self-defence superhero. 'Section 75' of the Consumer Credit Act means your plastic must protect
anything you buy for more than £100 for free, so if there's a problem or the company goes bust,
you can still get your money back.
And although Section 75 doesn't apply to debit cards, there is something else to fall back on if
you've paid using a debit card, or used a credit card for a purchase under £100. Known as
Chargeback, this is part of banks' and card companies' internal rules and not a legal
requirement. Read full details of Section 75 or Chargeback, plus how to claim, in our guides.
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21 January 2025
