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For Buyers

Your money doesn't move until you're satisfied it should.

Every purchase made through MySecureDeal is held in escrow until you confirm the item or service matches what was promised.

100%Of deals covered by escrow
48hrsAvg. dispute resolution
0Direct payments to sellers
What's Covered

What Buyer Protection actually covers

If a deal goes through MySecureDeal, these situations are covered by default — no add-on plan required.

Item not as described

The condition, specs, or authenticity don't match the listing? You can open a dispute before funds release.

Item never arrives

If tracking shows no delivery by the agreed date, funds stay in escrow and the case moves to resolution.

Service not completed

For freelance and service deals, funds only release once the agreed deliverable is actually handed over.

Counterfeit goods

Receiving a counterfeit instead of the genuine item listed is grounds for a full refund through dispute resolution.

Payment info stays private

Sellers never see your card or bank details — MySecureDeal handles the transaction end to end.

A real inspection window

You get a set number of days to inspect the item or review the work before you're asked to confirm.

The Timeline

What happens after you fund a deal

  • 1

    Funds held in escrow

    Your payment leaves your account and sits with MySecureDeal — not the seller — the moment you fund the deal.

  • 2

    Seller ships or delivers

    You'll see status update to "delivered" with tracking or proof of work attached.

  • 3

    You inspect

    Check the item or review the deliverable during your inspection window.

  • 4

    Confirm or dispute

    Confirm to release payment, or open a dispute if something's wrong — your money stays put either way until you act.

Full Process Walkthrough
HeldFunds sit in escrow, not with seller
SetInspection window you agreed to
Your callYou decide when to release
BackedDispute team if something's off
Questions

Buyer Protection FAQ

What if I miss my inspection window?

You'll get reminders before it closes. If it lapses without a dispute, the deal auto-releases to the seller, as disclosed when the deal was created.

Do I get a full refund if I open a dispute and win?

Yes. If our resolution team finds in your favor, your payment is returned in full, minus nothing extra.

Is Buyer Protection automatic, or do I need to enable it?

It's automatic on every deal funded through MySecureDeal — there's no opt-in or separate plan.

Can a seller pressure me to release funds early?

Only you can confirm and release funds. A seller can ask, but the release action is entirely in your control until the window closes.

Buy with confidence

Start a deal and your payment stays protected from the first click to the last.