How long does it take to see the refund on my card?
'Rimborso' — rim-BOR-so. Three syllables.
Ask after a card refund is processed. Important to know so you can monitor your bank account and follow up if the refund does not appear within the stated time.
'Quanto tempo ci vuole' = how long does it take (impersonal construction with 'volere'). 'Per vedere il rimborso sulla carta' = to see the refund on the card. Italian bank processing times vary: immediate for some, up to 7–10 working days for others.
Entro quando appare il rimborso?
By when does the refund appear?
Asks for a deadline.
Se non arriva, chi contatto?
If it doesn't arrive, who do I contact?
Asks for a point of contact.
Ha un numero di riferimento per il rimborso?
Do you have a reference number for the refund?
Asks for tracking number.
Italian bank refund processing depends on the card network (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro), the bank's own processing schedule, and whether the refund is same-day or batched. Italian banks tend to be slower than northern European banks. Weekend days are not counted as business days.