• When consumers buy goods on the internet, the same rights as when shopping on a high street apply. In addition, they are also subject to the cooling-off period.
• When consumers change their mind about a purchase, they have to adhere to the seller’s return policies and any applicable terms and conditions.
• Most online goods and services consumers buy can be returned with no questions asked during the cooling-off period.
• Online sellers are obliged to refund consumers within a maximum period of 30 days from the date of cancellation.
Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority
Office for Consumer Affairs
Mizzi House,
National Road,
Blata l-Bajda
HMR 9010
Freephone: 8007 4400
Tel: 2395 2000
General enquiries: info@mccaa.org.mt
Consumer complaints: fair.trading@mccaa.org.mt
Website: www.mccaa.org.mt
Office hours for the public:
Monday to Friday from 9am to noon
European Consumer Centre Malta
(For complaints against traders in another EU member state)
47A, South Street,
Valletta.
VLT 1101
Tel: 2122 1901
E-mail: ecc.malta@gov.mt
Office hours for the public:
Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 1pm.