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Merchant of record: Meaning for Flight Refunds and Claims

The business that charged your payment method for a purchase. Its identity can help trace a refund after a third-party booking.

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Why it matters

When a card refund is missing, the original charge can show which business processed the purchase.

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Compare the applicable rule with your ticket and the airline’s written notice. You can also browse other flight-claim terms.

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This definition is a starting point. The rule and ticket terms for your flight still matter.