Originally Posted by adamak
How do you refund to a different credit card? I was always told that it'll be credited back to the card you used to purchase, even if you don't have the card with you. ??
The answer to the above question is "it depends." I have encountered three types of returns:
1. Refund to original card: no card needed (receipt was scanned)
2. Refund to orginal card: orginal card required and refund receipt created
3. Refund to any card: no card needed if refund going to original card. Card needed if refund to different card.
I believe situation No. 1 is becoming more popular because if your spouse bought something and you returned it, you're stuck if you don't have your spouse's card.
Most responses here have addressed the legal/moral issues, but not the practical. Are you going to spend time every month finding large-dollar retailers that allow refunds to different cards?