We understand that sometimes things don’t go as planned. If your customer needs a refund that he or she ordered, here’s how to process a refund.
When Are Refunds Needed?
A customer may request a refund if:
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The item is defective, expired, or damaged during delivery
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The wrong item was sent
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The order was canceled before shipping or pickup
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The product never arrived
🔔 Reminder: Refund eligibility depends on your return policy and platform guidelines. Always communicate with the customer before issuing a refund. Use policy page.
How to Process a Refund – Step-by-Step
Step 1: Go to the Order
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Login to your Vendor Dashboard
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Click on “Orders”
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Locate and click “View” next to the order in question
Step 2: Review the Order
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Confirm whether the item was shipped, picked up, or delivered
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Check for customer notes or messages requesting a refund
Step 3: Click “Refund”
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Scroll to the Order Items section
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Click the “Refund” button
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Enter the amount to be refunded (partial or full)
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Optionally, add a refund reason for your records
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Click:
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“Refund via PayPal” (if payment was made through PayPal and refunds are enabled)
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Or “Refund Manually” if you’ll handle it outside the system (e.g., cash)
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⚠️ You can only refund what was paid. You cannot refund more than the total order value.
Step 4: Update the Order Status
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After refunding, change the order status to:
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Refunded (if fully refunded)
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Or Completed (if part of the order was still fulfilled)
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Notify the Customer
It’s good practice to:
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Leave an order note confirming the refund has been processed
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Or message the customer directly for transparency
Example message:
“Your refund of $20.00 has been processed. Please allow 3–5 business days for it to reflect depending on your payment method.”
Additional Notes for Vendors
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Refunds can only be issued for orders you received payment for. If you never received funds (e.g., test orders), you won’t be able to refund through the platform.
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If you’re using manual payment methods, refund arrangements must be handled between you and the customer directly.
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Always follow your store’s return and refund policy and clearly state it in your store settings or product descriptions.