Why didn't I receive a refund after cancelling my driving lesson?
I cancelled a prepaid driving lesson and didn't receive a refund.
Here's how credits and refunds work, and what to do next.
By default, refunds are not issued automatically. When you cancel, you'll receive lesson credits in your account. If you prefer a refund to your original payment method, you'll need to request a refund to your account, and we'll process it for you.
What happens when you cancel
- Cancelled with 24+ hours' notice
- Your prepaid booking is cancelled, and the value is returned to your DrivEASY account as lesson credits.
- Prepaid lesson credits are restored instantly to your balance when you cancel 24+ hours ahead.
How to request a refund (optional)
If you'd like funds returned to your original payment method instead of credits:
- Sign in to your DrivEASY account and note the booking details.
- Contact us to request a refund to your account (include name, booking date and time, and payment method).
- We'll confirm by email once the refund is processed.
When credits or refunds are not refunded
- Less than 24 hours' notice
- Late changes are outside the cancellation policy. In some situations, we'll review on a case‑by‑case basis.
- Review lessons and VORTS.
- Funded lessons from third-party providers such as NDIS or DCP and other providers' credits may not show in your account. In this case, your instructor will manually keep track of this for you.
- Reallocations or refunds may require approval from the plan manager or coordinator.
Processing times (if you request a refund)
- Card or PayPal refunds
- After initiation, most banks take 7-10 business days to display the funds. We'll email you confirmation when it's submitted.
- Returned credits
- If you choose credits, they appear immediately in your account once the cancellation is confirmed.
How to check your credit or refund
- Sign in to your DrivEASY account to view your credit balance and bookings.
- Look for our refund confirmation email if you requested a refund.
- Check your bank or PayPal activity after you receive our confirmation.
Still need help?
- Call (08) 8391 6163 during business hours. Leave a message if unattended, and we will get back to you.
- Please send us an email.
- Message/email us directly using the red help button at the bottom right of our website.