Last Updated: January 1, 2024
1. Refund Eligibility
You are eligible for a refund under the following conditions:
- Valid cancellation made within the allowed timeframe
- Bus operator cancels the trip
- Bus is significantly delayed (over 2 hours)
- Duplicate booking made in error
- Technical error during booking process
2. Refund Amounts by Cancellation Time
| Cancellation Time |
Refund Amount |
Processing Time |
| 24+ hours before departure | 90% of ticket price | 5-7 business days |
| 2-24 hours before departure | 75% of ticket price | 5-7 business days |
| Less than 2 hours before departure | 50% of ticket price | 5-7 business days |
| After departure (No-show) | 0% of ticket price | Not applicable |
| Operator cancellation | 100% of ticket price | 3-5 business days |
3. Refund Process
Step 1: Request Submission
Submit your refund request through your account dashboard or by contacting customer support with your booking reference.
Step 2: Verification
Our team verifies your request and calculates the refund amount based on our policy.
Step 3: Approval
Once approved, the refund is processed to your original payment method.
Step 4: Confirmation
You will receive an email confirmation when the refund is initiated.
4. Refund Methods
Refunds are processed to the original payment method used for booking:
- Card Payments: Refunded to the same card
- Bank Transfer: Refunded to the same bank account
- USSD/Mobile Money: Refunded to the same mobile wallet
- Wallet Balance: Refunded to Makeigo wallet (instant)
5. Refund Timeframes
- Makeigo Wallet: Instant
- Card Payments: 5-7 business days
- Bank Transfers: 3-5 business days
- USSD/Mobile Money: 1-2 business days
Note: Actual timing may vary based on your bank or payment provider.
6. Partial Refunds
For bookings with multiple seats:
- Partial refunds are processed for individual seat cancellations
- Each seat follows the standard refund schedule
- Remaining seats remain valid for travel
- You will receive separate refunds for each canceled seat
7. Failed or Duplicate Payments
If you were charged multiple times or your payment failed:
- Contact us immediately with transaction details
- Duplicate charges will be refunded fully
- Failed payments will be reversed automatically
- Contact your bank if charges persist
8. Promotional Tickets
Special conditions apply to promotional or discounted tickets:
- Discounted tickets (over 20% off): 50% refund max
- Promotional codes: Refund excludes discount amount
- Flash sale tickets: May be non-refundable
- Group booking discounts: Refund per ticket only
9. Refund Status Tracking
You can track your refund status:
- Log into your Makeigo account
- Go to "My Bookings" → "Refund Status"
- Enter your booking reference
- Check refund progress in real-time
10. Disputed Refunds
If you believe a refund was processed incorrectly:
- Contact customer support within 14 days
- Provide booking reference and transaction ID
- Our team will investigate within 48 hours
- Adjustments will be made if error is confirmed
11. International Transactions
For international card payments:
- Refund amounts may be affected by exchange rates
- International transaction fees may not be refundable
- Processing may take up to 14 business days
- Contact your bank for currency conversion details
12. Contact for Refunds
For refund-related inquiries:
Email: refunds@makeigo.com
Phone: +234 802 972 9769
WhatsApp: +234 802 972 9769
Refund Hotline Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8 AM - 8 PM