The Tripaneer bankruptcy means a deposit paid through BookYogaRetreats or BookYogaTeacherTraining is now part of a Dutch court case, and recovery is not guaranteed. Protect yours in seven steps: confirm who took the payment, gather your documents, ask your card provider about disputes, check your insurance, file a claim with the trustee, and write to your host.
This guide comes from the team at YogaFX, the academy that Mr. Ian Terry founded in 2017. Many of our students ask us about the Tripaneer bankruptcy, so we checked every date below against public sources on 7 October 2026. We are not lawyers, so please treat this as practical information and not as legal or financial advice.
What the Tripaneer bankruptcy means for your deposit
Tripaneer B.V. of Amsterdam ran several booking sites, including BookYogaRetreats and BookYogaTeacherTraining. In late September 2026 the company moved from a payment suspension (surseance) into bankruptcy (faillissement). The ClaimsAgent case page lists the file number, the court and the trustee.
| Item | Public record |
|---|---|
| Company | Tripaneer B.V., Amsterdam |
| Court and file number | Rechtbank Amsterdam, F.13/26/306 |
| Supervisory judge | mr. A.E. de Vos |
| Trustee | mr V.G.M. Leferink |
| Provisional suspension granted | 28 September 2026 |
| Bankruptcy judgment | 30 September 2026 per ClaimsAgent (BookRetreats gives 1 October) |
| First creditors’ meeting | 9 December 2026, 10:30 |
| Case status | Open |
Why does this touch your money? According to the BookRetreats guide for guests, Tripaneer normally collected deposits and passed them to organisers after deducting a commission. For trips that have not happened yet, organisers may never have received your deposit.
The same guide says the trustee currently cannot pay claims for bookings that have yet to take place. That means recovery is uncertain, and anyone who promises a full refund after the Tripaneer bankruptcy is guessing. Some hosts may ask you to pay again, so read Step 6 before you do.
BookRetreats is a separate, independent company and says it is not affected. So check your receipt first. If it names BookRetreats instead of Tripaneer, ask that platform about your booking.
7 steps to protect your deposit after the Tripaneer bankruptcy
Work through these in order. Steps 1 and 2 cost nothing and take an evening. Steps 3 to 5 have deadlines, so start them early if your original training date is close.
Step 1: Confirm which company took your payment
Open your confirmation email and your bank or card statement. The payee name tells you whether the Tripaneer bankruptcy affects your booking, so write it down before you contact anyone. Booking sites often use brand names that differ from the company name on your statement.
- Tripaneer, BookYogaRetreats or BookYogaTeacherTraining: the bankruptcy applies to you, so keep reading.
- BookRetreats: a separate company, so ask that platform directly.
- The school or host itself: your contract is with them, so ask what they hold.
Step 2: Build your evidence pack
One tidy folder saves hours later. Each party you contact will want some of the same papers, so gather them once and reuse them.
| Document | Why it matters | Who may ask for it |
|---|---|---|
| Confirmation email and receipt | Names the company that took your money and the purchase | Bank, insurer, trustee, school |
| Bank or card statement | Proves payee, amount and date | Bank, insurer |
| Original course page | Records the format, price and dates you agreed to | Insurer, school |
| Messages with the host | Shows whether the host still honours your booking | School, bank |
| Cancellation or failure notice | Fixes the date your dispute clock starts | Bank, insurer |
| List of refunds already received | Keeps every claim accurate | Everyone |
Screenshots are a fine start. Save the original emails too, because the headers show real dates and senders.
Step 3: Ask your card provider or PayPal about a dispute
This is often the fastest route, and it has the shortest clock. Call your provider this week and ask one question: can I dispute a payment to a supplier that has gone bankrupt?
- Card chargeback: BookRetreats suggests asking about a chargeback within roughly 120 days of your scheduled travel date. Rules differ between banks, so get your provider’s exact deadline in writing.
- UK credit card, Section 75: Experian explains that an item must cost over £100 and up to £30,000, and that credit cards are covered while debit cards are not. Paying only a deposit by credit card can still cover the full item if the trader goes bust.
- PayPal: a dispute for an item not received must be opened within 180 days of the payment date, according to PayPal’s dispute timeframes.
When you call, say that the supplier has gone bankrupt and give the payment date. Ask whether you must file online or in writing, and ask for a reference number. Write down the agent’s name and the time of the call.
Your provider decides each case, so nobody can promise the outcome after the Tripaneer bankruptcy. Asking early simply keeps the door open.
Step 4: Check your travel insurance for supplier failure
Some travel policies cover supplier failure or end supplier failure, and others exclude it. Read the exact wording rather than the marketing summary. If your policy mentions it, notify the insurer promptly and send your evidence pack.
Many people never bought travel insurance for a training course. That’s common, so don’t worry if you didn’t. The other routes still apply, and a claim after the Tripaneer bankruptcy doesn’t depend on insurance at all.
Step 5: File a claim with the trustee
The ClaimsAgent case page has a “Submit claim” link for creditors of the Tripaneer bankruptcy. BookRetreats describes the claim route as free. Filing registers you as a creditor, but it doesn’t decide whether anything is paid, how much, or when.
Be realistic here. BookRetreats notes that ordinary creditors are paid last and often receive only a small share, if anything. The first creditors’ meeting on 9 December 2026 is the next fixed date, so keep an eye on the case page.
Step 6: Write to your host or school
A short, calm email gets better answers than a long, angry one. Quote your booking reference and the platform you paid, then ask three plain questions.
- Does my booking still stand?
- Did you receive any part of my deposit?
- What do you need from me, and by when?
Ask for a reply within seven days and keep the answer in your folder. If the host asks you to pay again, wait for a written statement of what they received and what the cancellation terms are. Paying the balance early can leave you out of pocket twice.
Step 7: Decide what you want next, in writing
Once the paperwork is moving, ask yourself whether you still want to train this year. The Tripaneer bankruptcy is a good moment to choose the format that suits you, instead of simply replacing what you lost.
If you do, compare the total cost and not only the deposit. Ask what is included, when the balance is due and what happens if dates change. Our guide on how to choose a yoga teacher training gives you a checklist you can run on any provider, including us.
A simple timeline: this week, this month, before January
Deposits feel stressful after the Tripaneer bankruptcy partly because everything seems urgent at once. Splitting the work by time makes it manageable.
| When | What to do | Why now |
|---|---|---|
| This week | Steps 1 and 2, then call your card provider or PayPal | Dispute clocks may already be running |
| Within two weeks | Check insurance, file with the trustee, email your host | Provider deadlines can expire before the trustee reports |
| Before 9 December 2026 | Keep a dated log of every reply | The meeting may bring clearer information |
| Before 24 January 2027 | Decide on training dates if you want the next Bali intake | Flights, places and rooms need lead time |
Nothing here forces you to decide about training today. It simply keeps your options open while the outcome is unknown.
How much can you recover after the Tripaneer bankruptcy?
Nobody knows yet, so the honest answer is “it depends on how you paid”. The table below shows who decides each route and what the sources say about timing.
| Route | Time limit mentioned in sources | Who decides |
|---|---|---|
| Card chargeback | Roughly 120 days from scheduled travel (BookRetreats) | Your bank |
| Section 75 (UK credit card) | Item cost over £100 and up to £30,000 | Your card provider |
| PayPal dispute | 180 days from payment date | PayPal |
| Travel insurance | Set by your policy wording | Your insurer |
| Trustee claim | Creditors’ meeting on 9 December 2026 | Trustee and court |
Start with the routes that have deadlines, because they can close while the trustee is still working. The trustee claim is worth filing too, since an unfiled claim cannot be considered at all.
A short scenario
Imagine a student in Manchester who paid a deposit by UK credit card in August for a January training. On Monday she finds the confirmation email and the card statement. On Tuesday she phones her card provider and asks about Section 75, because the supplier has gone bust.
By Friday she has filed a free claim with the trustee and emailed the host. The host replies that the booking is on hold. She still doesn’t know what she will get back. But every route is now open, and she hasn’t paid anything twice. That’s a good week’s work, and it costs nothing.
Warning signs of recovery scams
Bankruptcies attract opportunists. Be wary if someone contacts you first, asks for an upfront fee, or pressures you to decide today.
- They charge a fee to “recover” a deposit, although the trustee claim route is free.
- They ask for card details, passwords or remote access to your device.
- They promise a guaranteed refund or a fixed date.
How YogaFX may credit a verified deposit
If your deposit was lost in the Tripaneer bankruptcy and was meant for a yoga teacher training, YogaFX may be able to give full credit for the verified deposit you paid. We would apply it to the next available eligible YogaFX Yoga Teacher Training course in Bali.
First we review your confirmation and proof of payment. Then we set out the amount, course, dates, remaining balance and conditions in writing, so you can decide with the full picture.
To be clear, a credit is not a cash refund. It also doesn’t mean Tripaneer ever sent your money to us. Each request gets its own review, so we can’t promise approval up front. Should a bank, insurer or the trustee pay you later, let us know so the credit stays fair.
A worked example
Suppose your verified deposit is applied in full to a course at the current Early Bird price of US$1,899 (normally US$1,999). The credit comes straight off that price, and you pay the remaining balance. The example is illustrative, not a quotation, because the final figure depends on your course and dates.
Interest-free instalments start from US$250 a month, so the remaining balance can follow your monthly budget. Email [email protected] with the subject line Tripaneer deposit and attach your evidence pack. Please include:
- The platform you used and your booking reference
- How much you paid, in which currency, and on what date
- Your confirmation email and the receipt
- The course you booked, its format and its dates
- Any dispute, claim or refund already in progress elsewhere
Three mistakes that cost money after the Tripaneer bankruptcy
Waiting for the trustee before acting
Bank and insurer deadlines run on their own clocks. They may expire long before the creditors’ meeting on 9 December 2026, so ask about them now.
Paying the balance twice
Hold off on any remaining balance until the host confirms in writing that your booking stands. Ask what they received, what the cancellation terms are, and who holds your money. A friendly tone doesn’t replace a written answer.
Treating a credit as a replacement for other rights
A course credit from any school is separate from a bank dispute, an insurance claim or a filing with the trustee. The only requirement is honesty about what you have already received. That keeps every party’s records accurate and protects you too.
From online preparation to the Bali intensive
Many people who booked through a platform were drawn to an online format, often because of work, family or budget. The YogaFX route is a hybrid, because teaching is a physical, spoken skill that needs live correction. You study online at home first, then join a 6-day intensive in Seminyak, Bali, at Soham Wellness Center.
The next intake has check-in on Sunday 24 January 2027 and check-out on Friday 29 January 2027. Graduates receive the Yoga Alliance RYT 200-Hour credential and the Bikram Hot 26&2 200-Hour International Yoga Certification. Whether a credit can apply to the online part depends on your original booking, and we confirm that in writing. We don’t assume that every Tripaneer booking qualifies.
Want to see the online side before you commit? Request the complimentary course preview. It’s a low-pressure way to test the material while your claims are still open.
Who stands behind YogaFX
YogaFX is led by Mr. Ian Terry, E-RYT 500, with more than 12,000 teaching hours behind him. Between 2014 and 2019 he spent five years training alongside the founder of the Bikram Hot 26&2 method. In June 2026 he was also confirmed as Master Trainer for the Republic of Indonesia Yogasana Sports Federation.
Over 1,500 graduates from more than 80 countries have studied with us. At the World Yogasana Sports Federation Championships in Ahmedabad (4 to 8 June 2026), Indonesia won seven medals. Two YogaFX graduates, Ivara Candra Kartika and Arkan Fauzan Riyanto, were among the medallists.
You don’t have to take our word for it. Check the public reviews yourself: 150 on Google, 50 on Yoga Alliance and 357 student testimonial videos on YouTube. You can also look us up in the Yoga Alliance directory.
FAQ
Is Tripaneer legit?
Tripaneer B.V. was a registered Amsterdam company that ran BookYogaRetreats and BookYogaTeacherTraining, so it was a real business. However, the Tripaneer bankruptcy followed a court ruling at the end of September 2026. Don’t pay new bookings through its brands, and check any school’s details directly before you pay.
Can I get a deposit refund after the Tripaneer bankruptcy?
Maybe, but nobody can promise it. Your main routes are a card chargeback, UK Section 75 for credit card payments, a PayPal dispute, a travel insurance claim and a free trustee claim. Ordinary creditors are paid last, so start with the routes that have deadlines.
Can you dispute a deposit paid to a company that went bankrupt?
Often yes, through your bank or card provider, but time limits apply after the Tripaneer bankruptcy. BookRetreats suggests roughly 120 days from the scheduled travel date for card disputes, and PayPal allows 180 days from payment for items not received. Ask your provider for its exact deadline in writing.
How do I contact Tripaneer customer service?
Because the company is bankrupt, the trustee, mr V.G.M. Leferink, now handles creditor matters. You can file a claim through the ClaimsAgent case page. A normal support desk can no longer decide refunds, so ask your host or school whether your booking still stands.
How long does a deposit refund take?
It depends on the route. Card and PayPal disputes follow your provider’s own timelines, while the trustee has announced no payment date. The first creditors’ meeting on 9 December 2026 is the next fixed milestone. Keep your records and follow up in writing.
Still have questions? Message Mr. Ian and the YogaFX team on WhatsApp or email [email protected], and we will answer them personally. Not sure teacher training is right for you yet? The readiness quiz is a gentle first step, and you can see the full programme on the Bikram yoga teacher training online homepage.
This guide is general information, not legal or financial advice, and it may change as the Tripaneer bankruptcy case develops and the trustee publishes updates. Please consult a qualified adviser about your own circumstances.
Sources
- Tripaneer B.V. insolvency case: ClaimsAgent and Faillissementsdossier
- Official Dutch insolvency register: insolventies.rechtspraak.nl
- Guidance for guests (updated 5 October 2026): BookRetreats
- Section 75 explained: Experian
- Dispute timeframes: PayPal