Guides to catching double charges

Seeing the same charge twice on your card? Here are the five most common reasons, how to tell a real duplicate from a pending hold, and what to do next.

A step-by-step guide to getting a duplicate charge refunded, from asking the store to disputing the charge with your card issuer.

A pending charge next to a posted one usually isn't a double charge. Learn how long holds last at restaurants, gas stations and hotels, and when to call your bank.

Items get scanned twice at the register more often than you'd think. Here's how to spot it on your receipt and get your money back, even after you've left the store.

Disputing a duplicate charge takes a few minutes in your banking app or with one phone call. Here's how to do it, what to have ready, and the deadlines to know.

A duplicate debit card charge takes real money out of your checking account. Here's how long holds last, how long a bank has to investigate, and how to speed things up.

A quick checklist for catching register mistakes before you leave the store: duplicate items, missed sale prices, coupons that didn't apply, and voids that didn't go through.

Items scanned twice at the register are easy to miss. Here's what to look for on a paper receipt and on your card statement.