European Consumer Centre Belgium
Your consumer rights do not stop at the border. Have you encountered difficulties after making a purchase abroad? Then consult our services for free information, advice and mediation by the European network.
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Read moreToll roads in Europe
In some countries you have to pay toll to use the roads. Sometimes that toll comes in the form of a vignette, sometimes you pay per kilometre driven. You should also watch out for ‘invisible’ toll roads!
Read moreRoaming
Roam Like at Home in Europe. Roaming costs have completely been eliminated until at least 30 June 2032. People pay domestic prices, irrespective of where they are travelling in the EU for calls, SMS and mobile internet.
Read moreDigital content and services
Do you ever download or stream movies? Are you active on social media? This type of digital content and services has been subject to new rules since June 2022. We have analysed them in fine detail on your behalf.
Read moreFlight brought forward, now what?
Has your flight been brought forward by more than an hour? According to the European Court of Justice, you then have the same rights as provided for by the European legislator in the event of a canceled flight.
Read moreOnline Payments: most important rules
Online payments are now more secure than ever thanks to the mandatory use of two-factor authentication. But what exactly does this mean?
Read moreReturning a parcel
Did you receive the wrong goods or are you unsatisfied with your purchase? In both cases, barring a few exceptions, you can send the goods back to the seller. Remember these tips.
Read moreBuying or selling through second-hand platforms
Find out how to buy and sell safely on online second-hand platforms and what you need to remember to do.
Read moreDropshipping
Dishonest online sellers, they come in all shapes and forms. We take a closer look at this particular sales model for online entrepreneurs, which is also becoming more and more popular with internet fraudsters.
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