Last updated: 31 August 2026
This Payment Policy outlines how payments are handled for orders placed with The Ideal Carts.
Accepted Currency
All prices on our website are listed and charged in British Pounds (GBP, £).
Accepted Payment Methods
We accept the following payment methods at checkout:
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
Payment Processing
All payments are processed securely through our payment provider, Stripe. We do not store your card details on our servers. Card information is encrypted and handled directly by our payment processor in compliance with industry security standards (PCI DSS).
When You Are Charged
Your payment method will be charged at the time you place your order, once payment is successfully authorised.
Order Verification and Fraud Prevention
To protect our customers and our business, we may carry out verification checks on certain orders, particularly those flagged as high-risk. If additional verification is required, we will contact you using the details provided at checkout before proceeding with your order.
Failed or Declined Payments
If your payment is declined, your order will not be processed. Please check your payment details or contact your card issuer, or reach out to us if the issue persists.
Currency Conversion
If your card is issued outside the United Kingdom, your bank may apply its own currency conversion rate and fees. The Ideal Carts is not responsible for any charges applied by your bank or card issuer.
Refunds
Refunds are issued to the original payment method used for the purchase. Please refer to our Return & Refund Policy for full details.
Contact Us
Business Name: The Ideal Carts
Phone: +44 7480 264913
Email: info@theidealcarts.com
Address: 2 Curlew Close, Rochdale, OL11 5PX, United Kingdom
Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (London time)