APP fraud reimbursement: how UK victims of bank transfer scams get money back
By SendPay Business · · 2 min read
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Since 7 October 2024, UK payment firms have had to reimburse most victims of authorised push payment (APP) scams. These are scams where someone is tricked into sending money by bank transfer. The rules were set by the Payment Systems Regulator.
What's covered
- Payments made by Faster Payments or CHAPS between UK accounts.
- Claims up to £85,000 per claim.
- Claims made within 13 months of the last scam payment.
- The sending and receiving firms split the cost 50:50.
What's not covered
Payments to your own accounts, international transfers, card payments and civil disputes, such as a genuine seller who delivered poor goods, fall outside the rules. Firms can also refuse a claim if the customer was grossly negligent or took part in the fraud.
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Firms may deduct an excess of up to £100 from a claim, though some choose not to, and vulnerable customers are exempt.
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