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What to do when shops go bust

  • What happens when a shop goes bust
  • How you can claim your money back 
  • What protection you have if you pay by credit card, debit card or in cash

What's in this guide

How you pay for goods 

How you pay for goods makes a difference if a shop runs into trouble. Here is the protection you get through paying by credit card, debit card or in cash.

How to protect yourself if shops go bust

Our guide to what to do when paying for goods and if a shop goes bust.