Payment Policy
Last Updated: 24-09-2026
At Stairs Safety, we aim to make payment secure, simple, and transparent. This policy explains our accepted payment methods, security measures, and billing practices.
1. Accepted Payment Methods
We accept the following payment methods:
- Credit & Debit Cards: Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club.
- Digital Wallets: Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Shop Pay.
The payment methods available for your order are shown at the final stage of checkout.
2. Pricing, Currency & Taxes
- Currency: All transactions are processed in GBP (£).
- VAT: All prices include VAT.
- Shipping: A flat rate of £12.00 (Inc. VAT) applies to all UK orders.
- Total Cost: The total shown on the final checkout page is the full amount you will pay. There are no hidden fees.
3. Payment Processing & Security
- Encryption: Our website uses SSL encryption to protect your personal and payment information.
- PCI Compliance: All payments are processed through trusted, PCI-DSS-compliant payment gateways.
- Data Privacy: We do not store or have access to your full card details.
4. Billing Timeline
- Immediate Billing: Your payment method is charged in full when you place your order.
- Authorisation: Orders are processed and dispatched only after payment is successfully authorised.
- Declined Payments: If a payment is declined, the order is automatically cancelled. Please contact your card issuer for details.
5. Refund Billing
- Original Method: All refunds are made to the original payment method.
- Timeline: Approved refunds are processed within 2 business days. Please allow a further 5–10 business days for your bank to show the credit.
6. Fraud Prevention
To protect our customers, we may cancel any order that appears suspicious or fraudulent and issue a full refund. We may request additional verification for high-value orders before dispatch.
7. Contact Information
For billing or payment enquiries, please contact us:
- Trade Name: Stairs Safety
- Company Name: Mafson Ltd
- Address: 58 Ormonde Crescent, Hexthorpe, Doncaster, DN4 0GP, United Kingdom
- Phone: +441143609100
- Email: sales@stairssafety.co.uk
- Business Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (UK time)