Payment Policy

Last Updated: March 13, 2026

This Payment Policy outlines the accepted payment methods and payment-related terms for purchases made on Books Abound through our website https://www.booksabound.us.

Books Abound is an independent U.S. physical bookstore located in Houston, Texas, United States, selling new and used printed books through its online store.

By placing an order on our Site, you agree to the payment terms described below.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept secure digital payment methods available at checkout, including PayPal and Venmo. Customers may also be able to pay using a credit or debit card through PayPal's secure checkout when available.

All available payment methods will be displayed during the checkout process.

Currency

All prices and transactions are processed in United States Dollars (USD).

All products sold on this website are physical printed books.

Payment Security

Your payment information is processed securely using trusted third-party payment gateways that comply with industry security standards.

  • We do not store full credit or debit card numbers
  • All transactions are encrypted to protect your personal and financial data

Order Confirmation

Once your payment is successfully processed:

  • You will receive an order confirmation email
  • Your order will enter processing within 1–2 business days (Monday–Saturday)

Orders placed after the 05:00 PM (CT) cut-off time will be processed on the next business day.

Failed or Declined Payments

If a payment is declined or fails:

  • The order will not be processed
  • You may need to contact PayPal or your financial institution for assistance
  • Books Abound is not responsible for fees charged by your bank or payment provider

Pricing Accuracy

We make every effort to ensure accurate pricing on our website. In the event of a pricing or payment error, we reserve the right to cancel or refuse any order.

If an order is canceled due to a payment or pricing error, any amount charged will be fully refunded.

Refunds

Approved refunds are issued to the original payment method used at checkout.

  • Refunds are processed within 7 business days after returned items are received and approved.
  • Additional time may be required for the refund to appear depending on your financial institution.

Please refer to our Return and Refund Policy for detailed return eligibility and conditions.

Fraud Prevention

To protect our customers and business, Books Abound reserves the right to:

  • Verify payment details before processing orders
  • Cancel or hold orders suspected of fraudulent activity

Changes to This Payment Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Payment Policy at any time. Changes will apply to orders placed after the updated policy is published.

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding payments or billing, please contact us:

Business Name: Books Abound
Address: 11600 Jones Road #111, Houston, TX 77070, United States
Phone: +1 (281) 807-5505
Email: help@booksabound.us
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM (CT)
Saturday | 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM (CT)
Sunday | Closed