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It is always frustrating to receive a good or service that is not worth your money.
I think that might be better than finding out that you have paid more than what you were supposed to pay.
Now how do you handle that?
quickly, send a merchant a strong letter to request a refund.
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Although many merchants have a refund policy, getting a refund from a merchant has never been easy and it will never be.
look!
Many traders hate refunds because it makes them lose money. For example, In 2020 merchants lost almost 17.5 billion due to chargebacks (source)
Related: Chargeback rebuttal letter (guide + samples)
So what should you do?
You have to be very smart when writing your request to refund letter to genuinely convince the merchant to refund your money.
Daunting where to start?
Relax!
Here I will guide you through everything important thing you need to know to write a winning refund letter.
Specifically, I will take you through;
Let’s get started!
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A request to refund letter is a brief statement of facts written by a customer to the merchant to report a certain issue regarding the transaction and request the merchant to return his money as a means to resolve the issue.
Generally, a refund request letter is intended to include all relevant information regarding the transaction and the request.
You may use this letter to request a refund when;
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The following is the benefit of writing a refund request letter to your merchant
The following are the things to consider before writing your request to refund letter
Most businesses or sellers have a preferred method of communication that customers can utilize to request refunds.
As an Unhappy customer, you can ask for a refund in a variety of ways, including;
Therefore before writing your letter, you must satisfy yourself that the merchant accepts that as a means to request a refund.
If not, forget about writing a letter and use the appropriate means otherwise you will be wasting your time.
Of course, this should be number one.
First, you should seek and carefully read the seller’s official refund policy.
The rules and procedures for consumers requesting refunds are described in the refund policy.
By abiding by the policy’s rules, you can prevent the seller from arguing that your request was invalid because it did not comply with the rules.
Do not be intimidated by the strictness of the seller’s policy.
Regardless of how tight a seller’s “Non-refund” policy may be, it is important to note that returning goods that are broken, harmful, or not what was represented is always
What if the seller does not have a refund policy?
In cases when the seller has no refund policy in place, the state’s consumer laws will govern the request.
Writting a winning request to a refund letter is a huge legal responsibility and writting a flat boring letter might be a kiss to death.
Before writing your letter make sure you have the following details;
Apart from important details, your letter must be accompanied by relevant documentation to carry more weight.
When asking for refunds, a transaction receipt is a crucial document. A receipt serves as proof of the transaction by listing the items purchased and the amount paid.
If the purchase was made using a credit or debit card, you can utilize the card statement if you can’t find the receipt.
You can get the transaction statement from your bank.
A request to refund letter is written in the format of a business letter. Begin your letter by providing your address and contact information, followed by a date and the merchant’s address, and stating that you are writing to request a refund, providing the details of the transaction and the reasons for your request. Finish with “Sincerely,” then your name and signature.
Don’t forget to include any necessary documentation to back up your claim.
REMEMBER! A request to refund letter’s main purpose is to help you get your money back
Therefore, do the following to write a strong and winning request to refund letter;
Your Name
Your Address
City, State, Zip Code
phone
email
DATE
[Merchant’s Name]
[Merchant’s Street Address]
[Merchant’s City, State, and Zip Code]
RE: Request for refund
Dear [Recipient’s last name/position]
I submit this letter to humbly request a refund of [$#] in relation to the [name/description of the product purchased] I purchased from your online store on [date] for [$#] due to the following reason;
Therefore, for these reasons, I would like a full refund of the money paid by [date]. I have attached the transaction receipt for ease of reference.
I shall have no choice but to submit a consumer complaint with the state attorney general’s office if I do not get a complete refund by that date.
Thank you for your understating and conservation regarding this matter.
Kindly contact me through [phone number] or [email address] if there are concerns regarding my request.
Sincerely,
[signature]
[name]
Isack Newton
102 Money Drive
Downtown, CA12345
555-816-9877
in@email.com
January 1, 20…
Harry James
Customer Service Manager
ABC Online Mart
100, Online street
Uptown, CA, 12346
www.abconline.com
RE: Request for refund
Dear Mr. James
I submit this letter to humbly request a refund of $1,023in relation to the washing Machine model WTW001YY I purchased from your online store on December 28, 20… for $1,023 due to the following reason;
Therefore for those reasons I respectfully request that you either replace the product with an acceptable, high-quality replacement, fix the item at no cost to you, or refund the product’s full purchase price.
I have attached the transaction receipt for ease of reference.
Please keep in mind that I will wait 7 days before contacting a consumer protection agency or seeking other assistance.
Kindly contact me at 555-816-9877 or in@email.com if there are concerns regarding my request.
Sincerely
[signature]
Isack Newton
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Your Name
Your Address
City, State, Zip Code
phone
email
DATE
[Merchant’s Name]
[Merchant’s Street Address]
[Merchant’s City, State, and Zip Code]
RE: Request for refund of $100 as the overpaid amount
Dear [Recipient’s last name/position]
I’m writing this letter to request a refund of $100 as an overpaid amount regarding a [name of product] that I ordered on [date] on your online store.
According to your listing, that product costs $100 but I mistakenly paid $200. I have attached [document] to prove my claim
Therefore, please refund the excessive payment of $100 via [mode of payment] as soon as possible.
Thanks for understanding regarding this matter
Sincerely
Signature
Name.
If you have filed your request to refund letter in accordance with all applicable refund policy requirements but still the seller chooses to reject your request, the following are the alternatives to consider;