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🔁 Shopify Refund Process

If Order is Unfulfilled:

  • Can cancel order directly in Shopify
  • Issue full refund
  • No restocking or service fees apply

If Order is Fulfilled:

a. Customer Changed Mind (Customer-Initiated)

  • If eSIM has not been sent or activated:

    • Apply 20% restocking fee
    • Deduct credit card/service fees (based on payment method – Credit Card, PayPal, etc.)
  • If eSIM has been sent or activated:

    • No refund
    • Advise customer:
      • Use on another compatible device
      • Or save for future use (within expiry period if not yet scanned)

    💡 Use common sense: If it was genuinely not the customer’s fault (e.g. they purchased an AT&T eSIM, but their Android device had unexpected compatibility issues), then we may consider a partial refund or waive the restocking fee. Review case-by-case.

b. Product Issue / Compatibility Concern (Our/System’s Fault)

If the issue is due to unclear product information, technical limitations, or an error on our side, refunds are assessed case by case.

Examples include:

  • A device compatibility issue that wasn’t clearly explained
  • A technical issue that prevents use of the product, not caused by the customer

📱 Example: Android Compatibility with AT&T

  • If a customer purchases an AT&T eSIM but uses an Android device that isn’t clearly marked as incompatible:
    • This is considered partially our fault
    • A partial refund should be offered
    • Only credit card/service fees are deducted
    • Do not apply a 20% restocking fee

Summary:

  • If it’s our fault: Full or partial refund, no restocking fee, only deduct payment processing fees if applicable
  • Use judgment and fairness in each situation

Faulty Product (After Investigation)

  • If confirmed faulty → Full refund

Stopped Working Mid-Use (After Investigation)

a. If it’s our or supplier’s fault

(e.g. T-Mobile SIM swap failed, data stopped early due to system error)
Partial refund based on unused days

b. If customer used all data

→ Customer’s fault, no refund

Replacements

  • Pending further discussion
  • Airtable to be updated (e.g., when to send a new eSIM instead of refund)
    • Internal Notes be updated with eSIM ICCID and reason
    • Status to be updated to Refunded

📦 Returns (Physical SIM Cards)

  • Returns accepted only for unopened/unused SIM cards
  • Customer is responsible for shipping cost
  • Apply:
    • 20% restocking fee
    • Credit card/service fees
Return Address (Include on Envelope):
#RMA [Order Number]  
Shop 4, 198 Harbour Esp  
Docklands VIC 3008  

🧾 Internal Process for Returns

  1. CSR creates a ticket once customer confirms return is being sent
  2. Warehouse team will notify once return is received
  3. Then:
    • Process refund
    • Or send replacement eSIM if agreed