Extremely disappointing experience – disputed damage charges and still no refund
I would strongly advise others to think twice before booking with SwipNgo.
After returning our rental car in Copenhagen, SwipNgo demanded €200 for an alleged dent on the front door, plus an additional €50 administration fee. We immediately disputed the claim and requested clear evidence that the damage had occurred during our rental period.
The evidence eventually provided was deeply unsatisfactory. The two return photographs showing the affected side of the vehicle clearly showed no visible dent or damage. Furthermore, the vehicle-condition section of their own report had not been completed, and the alleged damage was reportedly recorded several hours after we returned the car. Despite these significant gaps in the evidence, we were initially given a short payment deadline, which felt like unnecessary pressure rather than a fair handling of a disputed claim.
After repeated emails and considerable time and effort, a representative finally apologised and confirmed in writing that SwipNgo had decided to remove the damage charges and that the refund would be processed before the end of the week.
However, despite this explicit written promise, no refund has been made so far. To make matters worse, the full security deposit was subsequently charged to my credit card, despite the assurances we had received. I am now having to pursue the matter further and consider disputing the charge with my card provider.
The way this entire situation has been handled is unacceptable. The lack of transparency, the inadequate evidence supporting the damage claim, the pressure to pay, and the failure to follow through on the promised refund have seriously undermined my confidence in this company.
A rental company should provide convincing evidence before demanding money from customers, handle disputes fairly, and honour its written commitments. My experience with SwipNgo has fallen far short of these basic expectations.
The apology and promise to remove the charges mean very little while the promised refund remains outstanding. This experience has cost me considerable time and caused unnecessary frustration, while leaving me uncertain about when—or whether—the money will be returned.
I would not use SwipNgo again and cannot recommend it to others. Based on my experience, I would advise anyone considering booking with this company to think carefully and document everything.








