Piloting now with UK brands

Your customer posted their return. You won't know for days.

ReturnFlow detects when a customer drops off a return parcel at the carrier — so you can process the refund the same day, not days later when it finally arrives. Built for UK ecommerce brands.

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Faster refund decisions on carrier drop-off 💰 Store credit option retains revenue 📧 Fewer "where's my refund?" emails
Platforms
Shopify
Shopify
Woo
Commerce
WooCommerce
UK Carriers
Evri
Evri
Royal
Mail
Royal Mail
DPD
DPD
InPost
InPost
The problem

Right now, you're flying blind on returns.

A customer initiates a return. Then silence — until the parcel eventually shows up at your warehouse days later. In between, you have no idea what's happening.

Day 1 — Customer initiates return
They visit your returns page, get a label or QR code, and pack their parcel. You know a return is coming, but not when.
Day 2 or 3 — Customer drops parcel at carrier
They take it to an Evri ParcelShop, Post Office, or InPost locker. The carrier scans it in. You have no idea this has happened.
Day 3 to 5 — Parcel in transit
The parcel is moving through the carrier network toward your warehouse or studio. Meanwhile, you're still in limbo. No notification. No visibility.
Day 4 to 6 — Customer starts chasing
"Hi, I posted my return a few days ago — any update on my refund?" You check your records. You don't have the parcel yet. You can only reply with "we'll process it once we receive it."
Day 5 to 8 — Parcel arrives. Sits in a pile.
It arrives at your warehouse, but you're busy. It sits with other returns for a day or two before someone opens it, checks the contents, and processes the refund.
Day 7 to 10 — Refund finally processed
The customer has been waiting up to 10 days. They've emailed you at least once. They might not shop with you again. All because you didn't know the parcel was on its way.

✅ With ReturnFlow

ReturnFlow detects the carrier scan on day 2 or 3 — the moment the customer drops off the parcel. You're notified immediately and can take action the same day, based on rules you've set in advance:

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Instant store credit + bonus
The customer chose store credit at return initiation. On carrier scan, they receive their credit automatically — plus a small bonus (e.g. £52 credit on a £50 return). They're happy. You keep the revenue.
Automatic cash refund for low-value returns
For returns under a value you set (e.g. £50), the cash refund is triggered automatically on carrier scan. No inspection needed for a £15 t-shirt — just refund it and move on.
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Hold for inspection on high-value or flagged items
For returns over your threshold, items marked as faulty, or customers flagged as serial returners — you get a notification that the parcel is on its way. You wait for it to arrive, inspect it, and refund manually. But now the customer knows you've acknowledged the return.

The customer chooses their refund method at the point of return. You configure the rules once. ReturnFlow handles the rest based on the carrier scan.

How it works

From return request to
same-day resolution.

Your customer initiates a return through your branded portal. ReturnFlow takes it from there.

1

Customer starts a return

Via your branded ReturnFlow portal. Selects the items they're returning and picks a reason.

2

Chooses their refund preference

Three options: instant store credit with a bonus (triggered on drop-off), automatic cash refund (for items under your value threshold), or cash refund after inspection (for higher-value or faulty items). You configure the rules. They make the choice.

3

Gets a return label or QR code

For Evri, Royal Mail, DPD, or InPost. Printable or scannable at the drop-off point.

4

Drops parcel at the carrier

ParcelShop, Post Office, locker, or doorstep collection. The carrier scans the parcel in.

5

ReturnFlow detects the scan

We monitor carrier tracking data for your returns. When the drop-off scan appears, we match it to the order and check your rules.

6

Action triggered automatically

Store credit issued, cash refund processed, or you're notified to review — depending on the customer's choice and your rules.

7

Customer gets confirmation

A branded email letting them know their return has been acknowledged and their refund or credit is on the way. Same day as drop-off.

Store credit

Some customers would rather keep
shopping than wait for a refund.

When a customer initiates a return, they see the option for instant store credit — with a small bonus. The ones who love your brand choose it. That's revenue you'd have otherwise refunded as cash.

How the store credit option works

At the point of return initiation, your customer sees their options. No pressure. No tricks. Just a genuine choice between getting their money back or keeping it with you — with a small incentive to stay.

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Option A: Store credit
"Get £52 store credit instantly when your return is scanned." Triggered automatically on carrier drop-off. No waiting.
Option B: Quick cash refund
"Get £50 refunded on the day your return is scanned." For items under your auto-refund threshold. Fast and simple.
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Option C: Refund after inspection
"Your £50 refund will be processed once we've received and checked the item." For higher-value items or fault claims.
Pricing

Start free. Scale when ready.

The pilot is completely free. When we launch the full product, here's what pricing will look like. No contracts. No setup fees. Cancel any time.

Starter
£29 / month

For brands getting started with returns.

  • Up to 50 returns/month
  • Branded return portal
  • 1 carrier integration
  • Email notifications
  • Reason codes
Pro
£149 / month

For brands processing serious return volume.

  • Unlimited returns
  • All UK carriers
  • Advanced analytics
  • Fraud scoring
  • Refund Speed Badge
  • Priority support
Questions

Got questions?

Here's what brands usually ask.

We monitor carrier tracking data for your return parcels. When the carrier scans a parcel at the drop-off point, we detect it and match it to the original order. During the pilot, we do this manually to validate the process. The full product will automate it completely.

When a customer initiates a return through your portal, they see up to three options depending on your configuration: instant store credit with a bonus, automatic cash refund (for items under a value threshold you set), or cash refund after inspection (for higher-value or flagged items). The customer makes the choice. You set the rules.

We're building for Shopify first, with WooCommerce support planned to follow. During the pilot phase, we work with you directly regardless of platform — no app install is required.

You set the rules. Returns above a value threshold, items reported as faulty, or customers you've flagged will go to manual review. You'll be notified that the parcel is on its way so you can process it when it arrives — but the customer knows you've acknowledged the return, which reduces chaser emails.

We work with you for 2-4 weeks. You share return tracking numbers with us as they come in. We monitor the carrier tracking and notify you when a drop-off scan is detected — so you can refund faster. No app install, no integration, no cost. We're testing the process alongside you.

Most returns tools trigger refund processing when the item arrives at your warehouse and is inspected. ReturnFlow moves the trigger point earlier — to the moment the customer drops the parcel at the carrier. Combined with configurable rules and a store credit option, this means faster decisions, fewer support emails, and more revenue retained.

Join the free pilot

We're looking for UK ecommerce brands to pilot ReturnFlow free for 2-4 weeks. No app install. No integration. No cost. Just faster return refunds.

Apply for Free Pilot → Follow @returnflow.uk